It’s important to take care of the liver! These 5 types of foods are the “detox kings” for liver disease, make sure to eat a little every day!
The liver is the organ in the human body that breaks down toxins, so compared to other organs, the liver has a higher toxin content. Additionally, because the liver is very fragile, it is easily invaded by viruses. Once invaded, the permeability of the liver’s capillaries increases. Liver cells degenerate and swell, which can lead to liver bleeding, causing the liver to enlarge and the normal liver function to deteriorate.
In our daily lives, we need to consume more vegetables and fruits to help the liver detoxify. Which foods have these functions?
Mushrooms. Mushroom foods such as black fungus, tremella, mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms contain rich selenium, which can help detoxify, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis, improve immune function, increase the content of immunoglobulins in the body, stimulate bone marrow hematopoietic function, promote bowel movement, detoxify, purify blood, enhance intelligence, and are the top “detox experts.”
Dandelion. Dandelions contain various health-promoting chemical components, such as plant biologically active ingredients dandelion sterols and dandelion bitter elements, which have a certain protective effect on the liver and gallbladder. Brewing dandelion roots in water can detoxify the liver, prevent liver damage, and especially show significant effects in alcoholic liver damage. Because dandelions are cold in nature, it is recommended to drink dandelion root tea daily to reduce the coldness, suitable for long-term consumption!
Lotus root. Lotus root is very nutritious and can provide nutrients to the liver. However, raw lotus root is cold in nature, so people with cold constitution or weak spleen and stomach should not eat too much raw lotus root. Lotus root can be cooked before consumption. Nowadays, with poor air quality, fresh lotus root juice can also be used to relieve cough, transform phlegm, relieve asthma, and reduce inflammation. Hot lotus root tea has the effect of relieving cough and transforming phlegm.
Bananas are a common fruit, low in calories, and rich in nutrients. Bananas contain potassium, which can help regenerate liver cells. For patients with liver disease, eating bananas appropriately is beneficial to the body because patients with liver disease have higher dietary requirements, and improper diet can easily affect their condition. Bananas have few side effects and are more suitable for patients with liver disease.
Goji berries. Goji berries have a mild taste and sweet flavor, moisten the lungs and clear the liver, nourish the kidneys and invigorate qi, promote essence and yang, support deficiencies and strengthen tendons and bones. They are a strong nourishing medicine with high nutritional value. Eating goji berries regularly is also beneficial to the liver, promoting the regeneration of liver cells. Therefore, it is recommended to consume more goji berries in spring to nourish the liver.
It is important to maintain a balanced diet, with appropriate proportions of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and so on; also, try to maintain a balance of the five tastes and avoid eating spicy foods. A reasonable and balanced diet is also beneficial for liver protection and prevents liver damage from excessive drinking due to socializing. Regular exercise and strengthening of one’s immune system are essential. Chinese medicine experts point out that exercise can prevent fatty liver and burn excess body fat.
