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Foods that make the liver happy :-)

RECOMMENDED FOODS

Fruits may be eaten in any quantities. Oranges, Peaches,

Figs and Peach Kernels are known to be good for the Liver. (They are

Protective, Antitoxic, and Regenerate the Liver) Vegetables are also good for

the Liver and the Following are Recommended:

Squash, Artichoke, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock,

Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Carrots (cooked), Corn, Cucumber,

Dandelions, Eggplant, Jicama, Kale, Mustard Greens, Green Onions, Parsley,

Parsnips, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Red Leafy Lettuce, Red Radishes, Rhubarb,

Romaine Lettuce, Rutabaga, Snow Peas, Spinach, Sprouts (all), String Beans,

Summer Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Turnip Greens, Watercress,

Zucchini, Garlic, Beets, Dandelions, Beet Greens, Endives, Parsley, Ginger,

Lemons, Radish, Chlorophyll, Potassium, Kelp, Brewers Yeast, Wheat Bran,

Raisins, Prunes and Bananas are all very Good for the Liver. Note: You should

also Juice with the above vegetables and fruit. Use only Virgin Olive Oil,

Herbal Vinegar and Fruit Vinegars for Dressings. Especially good for

Seasoning are; Cumin, Garlic, Onions, Celery Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Turmeric,

Oregano and Thyme. Use Stainless Steel for cooking and absolutely No

Aluminum. Eat Sprouted Breads, Flowerless Bread or Rye Bread.

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Liver diet Fruits And Veggies:

http://www.healthcentral.com/fitorfat/fitorfat.cfm

The best vegetables for the liver

are: carrots and beetroots because they contain antioxidants such asbeta-carotene,

other carotenoids and healing flavonoids which give colour to these

vegetables. These vegetable antioxidants have a healing and cleansing effect

on the liver.

Lecithin helps the liver to metabolise fats and reduces high cholesterol

levels. It also contains essential fatty acids and phosphatidylcholine which

helps to keep the membranes around the liver cells ( hepatocytes) healthy.

Alfalfa and barley leaf or barley grass can be eaten to give your liver a

shot of chlorophyll which is the green pigment that gives plants their colour

and enables them to convert solar energy into food energy. Chlorophyll acts

as both a liver tonic and a liver cleanser.

Definition: A diet plan for people with liver disease.

Food sources:

The liver is involved with the metabolism of all foods. Therefore, proteins,

carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, sodium (salt), and fluids may be affected by

this diet.

Functions:

This diet is intended to protect the liver (in a person with liver disease)

from overwork and enable it to function as efficiently as possible.

Proteins assist with tissue repair, and prevention of fatty infiltration and

damage to the liver cells. In people with severely damaged livers, the

proteins cannot be properly metabolized and waste products (including ammonia)

that are toxic to the body can build up. In this case, protein may

be restricted.

The increase in carbohydrate helps in providing for an adequate reserve of

glycogen, which is the storage form of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates should be

the major source of calories for people with liver disease.

Anemia, peripheral neuropathy, and nutritional deficiencies may be treated

with vitamin supplementation.

Ascites and edema require sodium restriction.

Recommendations:

The dietary recommendations may vary somewhat depending on how well the

person's liver is functioning. In general, recommendations include:

High intake of carbohydrate foods. Carbohydrates should be the major source

of calories in this diet. A moderate intake of fat (as prescribed by the

health care provider). The increased carbohydrate and fat as recommended help

in preserving the protein in the body and prevent excessive protein

breakdown. Approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight.

For a 70 kilogram man (154 pounds), 70 grams of protein translates into 8

ounces of cooked protein and two 8-ounce glasses of milk on a daily basis.

This does not include the protein from starches and vegetables. People with a

severely damaged liver may be on a strict protein restriction, and may be limited

to only minimal quantities of essential amino acids (obtained through special

nutritional supplements). Vitamin supplementation as medically

recommended, especially B-complex. Sodium restriction if fluid

retention is present.

SAMPLE MENU

breakfast

1 orange

cooked oatmeal, with milk and sugar

1 slice of whole-wheat toast

2 teaspoons of " real butter "

strawberry jam

lunch

4 ounces of cooked lean fish, poultry, or meat

a starch item (such as potatoes)

a steamed vegetable

salad

2 slices of whole-grain bread

2 teaspoons of " real butter "

1 tablespoon of jelly

fresh fruit

milk (organic)

midafternoon snack

organic milk with graham crackers

dinner

à - 4 ounces of cooked fish, poultry, or meat

starch item (such as potatoes)

a steamed vegetable

salad

2 whole-grain rolls

2 tablespoons of " real butter "

fresh fruit or dessert

8 ounces of organic milk

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Side effects:

A nutritious diet is an important part of the treatment. It helps protect the

liver and enables it to function as effectively as possible.

Prolonged protein restriction can cause deficiencies of certain amino acids.

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Some fruits

and veggies that are good for the liver are:

Pineapple: Has an enzyme that helps with digestion (should be kept at room

temp)

Beets: Good source of beta carotence and vit c. Good for liver

and gallbladder.

Parsley: The high incidence of chlorophyll in parsley juice metabolizes

oxygen in the bloodstream, purifing it and at the same time may act ot

cleanse the kidneys, liver, and urinary tract. Calms digestive upsets

while stimulating digestive enzymes to do their job.

Wheatgrass: Purifies the blood which helps to cleanse the kidneys,

liver, and urinary tract. Contributes to regularity and a healthy

bowel.

Cranberries: (especially this time of year...easy to get) Once in the liver,

the quinic acid converts to hippuric acid, which helps remove the purines,

uria, uric acid, and toxins from the bladder, kidneys, prostate, and

testicles.

Good for women with chronic urinary tract infections.