16/03/2025
10 WAYS TO DETOXIFY YOUR LIVER
The liver is an important organ in the body that performs a wide variety of functions, from removing toxins to producing and excreting bile to activating enzymes. Some other functions of the liver include:
Production of essential proteins and cholesterol
Storage of minerals, iron and vitamin A
Destroy old red blood cells
Break down and metabolize alcohol and drugs
Some signs that indicate a damaged liver include frequent allergies, malnutrition, lack of appetite, fatigue, irregular digestion, discoloration of the skin, acid reflux and heartburn. Poor eating habits like consuming junk food, fried foods, sugary foods, and alcohol make the liver overloaded and overworked. A liver detox can help relieve many of these problems.
1. USE TURMERIC AS SPICE IN YOUR FOODS
Turmeric is the wonderful spice that helps in the detoxification of the liver. It helps stimulate enzymes which can flush food toxins from the body. Consume half a teaspoon of turmeric with a pinch of pepper with a glass of lukewarm water in the morning.
2. AVOID SUGAR INTAKE
Avoid table sugar and other added sugars. Added sugars inhibit your body's ability to produce certain enzymes necessary for the detoxification process and cause blood sugar levels to rise and a significant release of insulin. Keep your daily sugar intake at 20-30 grams or less.
3. AVOID PROCESSED FOODS
Processed foods are full of preservatives, synthetic ingredients, and chemicals that can weigh down your system, making it progressively more difficult for it to function properly. Start eliminating processed foods like breakfast cereals, frozen foods, and bacon from your diet!
4. QUIT ALCOHOL COMPLETELY
According to various health claims, avoid alcohol because it is bad for your small liver. Drinking alcohol places a heavy detox burden on your body, especially your liver.
5. DRINK LUKEWARM WATER
This combination works well to detoxify the liver and remove toxins from the body. In a glass of lukewarm water and add the juice of half a lemon. Mix well and drink it in the morning. Drink 10 to 12 glasses of lukewarm water a day.
6. DARK LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES
Dark leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, arugula, mustard, bitter gourd, and chicory contain cleansing compounds that help naturally detoxify the liver by flushing toxins from the body.
7. TAKE GREEN TEA
Green tea is rich in plant-based antioxidants that help clear the build-up of fat in the liver and promote liver function. Start consuming 2 to 3 cups of green tea per day to reduce the risk of fatty liver disease.
8. EAT GARLIC ALWAYS
The sulfur compounds in garlic activate liver enzymes that help flush toxic substances from the body. It contains high amounts of compounds like allicin and selenium which help protect the liver from toxic damage. Have two cloves of garlic at night every day before going to bed.
9. CONSUME COFFEE MODERATELY
According to various studies, drinking coffee in moderation can protect the liver by preventing the build-up of fat and reducing the risk of liver disease. You should limit it to two cups a day and consume it without sugar or milk.
10. TAKE AMLA
Amla has been used extensively in Ayurveda to support liver function and help flush toxins from the body. It also helps to keep the liver functioning at its optimal level. Mix a teaspoon of dried Indian gooseberry powder in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it on an empty stomach in the morning for best result.
