The liver is an important organ of our body that filters the blood that it receives from the digestive system, before passing it to the rest of the body. The liver detoxifies chemicals, metabolizes drugs and helps to flush out toxins from the body.

To ensure the proper functioning of the liver, there are certain foods that can help to cleanse the liver. These are:

 

1) Beetroots/Beets

Beets contain a number of nutrients that have detoxifying and cleansing properties. The anti-inflammatory nature of beets also helps to support the cleansing and detoxifying process.

 

2) Carrots

The antioxidants that are present in carrots help to reduce the toxicity of the liver.

 

3) Green Tea

Green tea gives the body a boost of antioxidants, which can help to protect the body against non-alcoholic fatty liver issues.

 

4) Apples

Apples contain pectin and malic acid, which help to remove toxins and carcinogens.

 

5) Broccoli

Broccoli is a brassica vegetable. Brassica vegetables can help to stop the accumulation of fat in the liver, thereby protecting the body from contracting liver diseases and infections.

 

6) Lemons

Lemons are a rich source of Vitamin C and protect the liver from oxidative damage.

 

7) Walnuts

Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which help to detoxify and cleanse the liver.

 

8) Cabbage

Cabbage is a sulfur-rich vegetable that can help the liver break down toxins, so that they can easily be expelled from the body.

 

9) Cauliflower

Cauliflower helps the liver flush out harmful toxins.

 

10) Spinach

Leafy greens such as spinach help to keep the liver in good working condition.

 

11) Garlic

Garlic is rich in allicin and selenium-two natural compounds that help to cleanse the liver.

 

12) Turmeric

Turmeric helps the liver flush out toxins. It also helps to boost the production of bile in the liver.

Sources: BBC Good Food, CureJoy, DIY Network, Fifteen Spatulas, Fisher Titus Medical Center, Global Healing Center, Good Housekeeping, Healthline, HuffPost, IndiWo, Medical News Today, Medium, Mind Body Green, Organic Facts, Pixabay, Savory Lotus, Swanson Vitamins, Verywell Fit, WebMD.