29/06/2022
𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪...💡
The Liver is responsible for filtering 1.4 litres of blood 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 to remove toxins (microbes, chemicals, drugs, harmful substances) from the body. Optimal liver function is essential to keep the body balanced and healthy.
𝑾𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
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1️⃣ 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 that is abundant in fresh vegetables, fruit, plant-based proteins (nuts, seeds, beans, lentils) and healthy fats (avocado, chia seeds, extra virgin olive oil
2️⃣ 𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (pasta, bread, pastries, cakes, pies, pizza), fried foods, processed foods, pasteurised dairy and saturated fats to reduce the toxic load on your liver.
3️⃣ 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲 (coffee and energy drinks). Try a caffeine-free alternative like chicory root coffee or a turmeric latte.
4️⃣ 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽
on food as plastics contain toxic chemicals like phthalates and BPA. Instead, use glass storage containers and beeswax wraps for food and glass or stainless-steel water bottles.
5️⃣𝗨𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 caused by toxins. Fruits and vegetables provide an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
6️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗵𝘂𝗿-𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 including cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale), onions and garlic as they aid detoxification pathways in the body and support the liver so it can function efficiently.
This is a great post and summary of ways to boost your liver function from the College on Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). Where I trained to become a qualified Nutritional Therapist.
If you would like to know more about how nutrition and lifestyle can help support your liver or any other health concerns you have get in touch for a free 20 minute call.
