Naturally Detoxify Your Liver - 30 Best Foods [Infographic]

Naturally Detoxify and Cleanse Your Liver
30 Amazing Liver Detox Foods
Infographic from Perfect Supplements

Functions of the Liver

The liver performs many critical functions.  Some of the key functions of the liver include producing bile, producing and regulating cholesterol, producing certain essential proteins, storing and releasing glucose, regulating the balance of certain hormones, regulating blood clotting, converting ammonia to urea, metabolizing drugs and alcohol, neutralizing and clearing harmful substances from the blood, producing immune factors to resist infection, regulating the supply of vitamins and minerals, and removing bacteria from the bloodstream.

Healthy Liver

Considering all of these critical functions of the liver, it is easy to see just how important having a healthy, well functioning liver really is.  Fortunately, there are many things we can do to avoid damaging the liver as well as improve liver function.   The general recommendations include eating a healthy diet, staying properly hydrated, getting enough exercise, sleep and rest, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, processed foods and environmental chemicals, judicially using drugs including over-the-counter medicines, and managing stress.

Read:  Why Dehydration Makes You Fat and Sick

Liver Detox Options

Currently much is written about detoxing and cleansing the whole body or parts thereof, such as the colon, kidneys, lymph and liver.  There is a large number of detoxification and cleanse programs, procedures and products on the market.  These include special diets, teas, juices, herbal extracts, minerals and various dietary supplements.  There are also certain procedures such as enemas, colonics, massage, infrared sauna and others. In addition, there many books, online courses and onsite detoxification programs.  Panchakarma, an intensive detoxification from the Ayurveda tradition is an example.

Extreme Detox

Although there may be times when an intense liver or other body system detox may be indicated, extreme detox programs should be approached and evaluated carefully and undertaken only after consulting with a qualified healthcare professional.

Natural Daily Liver Detox

The liver already detoxes itself continuously. We can help support the liver's own continuous detoxification and cleansing process on a daily basis and in a gentle manner by following the general liver health recommendations and consuming certain foods that have been shown in scientific studies or are thought to benefit liver health and function.

Liver Detox Foods

This infographic from Perfect Supplements illustrates 30 foods that help to detoxify the liver, thereby improving its health and function. Many of these foods are already in your refrigerator and pantry or are available at your local supermarket or health food store.  A few of the exotic superfood type herbs listed can be purchased in supplement form.  With such a variety, its easy to incorporate several of these foods into your daily diet.  These liver health promoting foods include the following fruits, vegetables, herbs and superfoods:

Lemon and Lemon Water
Grapefruit and Other Citrus Fruits
Apples
Avocados
Schisandra Berry
Tomatoes
Goji Berries
Carrots
Beets
Broccoli and Broccoli Sprouts
Spinach
Asparagus
Artichokes
Brussels Sprouts
Onions
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Watercress
Milk Thistle
Turmeric
Cilantro
Basil
Dandelion
Garlic
Ginger
Wheatgrass
Chorella
Lemon Grass
Walnuts
Green Tea


Infographic

To view a large version of this infographic, read the article and for other information on detoxification, nutrition, health and wellness, please visit 30 Amazing Foods You can Use to Naturally Detoxify Your Liver Today - Perfect Supplements.

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10 Broccoli Health Benefits [Infographic]

10 Broccoli Health Benefits - Infographic from FitLife.tv

Broccoli is one of those cruciferous vegetables that are thought to confer many health benefits due to being high in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (phytochemicals).

Consuming broccoli is positively associated with heart, bone, eye, circulatory and nervous systems health.  Broccoli is also thought to help prevent certain forms of cancer, boosting immune health and brain function, and regulating blood pressure.  Broccoli (together with other cruciferous veggies and leafy greens) is almost always "prescribed" for weight loss.

This infographic entitled "10 Broccoli Benefits" from FitLife.tv, illustrates and summarizes some of the antioxidants and other key nutrients found in broccoli and how these nutrients help to promote and/or restore good health, as well as aid in reducing the risk for cancer, osteoporosis, macular degeneration, cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.

Infographic source and for many really interesting videos, recipes and articles on the benefits of broccoli and other vegetables, juicing, detoxing and health, visit FitLife.tv - Broccoli.





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15 Foods To Naturally Detox and Cleanse the Body [Infographic]

15 Foods That Naturally Detox and Cleanse the Body Infographic from Body Unburdened

Various diet programs have different approaches to weight and fat loss.  But, the one thing that many leading diets recommend is to detox and cleanse - before beginning and to kick - start a weight loss diet, as well as part of a regular optimal health maintenance routine.

Many health professionals recommend undertaking a cleanse 2-4 times a year, with the change of seasons. This is also a common practice in ancient holistic health approaches, such as Ayurveda.

The main purpose of detoxing and cleansing the body is to remove environmental toxins that we ingest from food and water, absorb through the skin and breathe in and that build up in our bodies over time including preservatives, pesticides, heavy metals, industrial waste, and other cancer and disease causing chemicals and pollutants.  Lessening the body's toxic load is thought to confer many health benefits, including aiding in weight and fat loss.

Although many commercial detox and cleanse products are available for purchase, most detoxification specialists agree that the safest and best detox should be achieved through consumption of certain foods that are known to have cleansing properties.  Some of the best detox foods are organic (and preferably locally-grown or sourced and seasonal) vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and other plant foods.

This infographic from Body Unburdened entitled "15 Foods That Naturally Detox and Cleanse the Body" illustrates and explains the detoxing and cleansing effects of fifteen plant foods, including:

✿  Turnip Greens
✿  Red Bell Peppers
✿  Citrus Fruits
✿  Mung Beans
✿  Walnuts
✿  Sunflower Seeds
✿  Watercress
✿  Turmeric
✿  Whole grains
✿  Artichokes
✿  Lentils
✿  Garlic
✿  Broccoli
✿  Grapefruit
✿  Cucumber

Infographic source and for more in-depth information about these recommended detox foods as well as general information about natural detoxification, health and beauty, please visit Body Unburdened - 15 Foods that Naturally Detox and Cleanse the Body.

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