Time to pamper your liver

These foods and drinks can make (or break) your liver health.

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Today's Ingredients We need to talk about your liver. It toils away down there, filtering toxins and keeping you alive and healthy, but how do you return the favor? One way to pamper this vital organ is by sticking to a liver-friendly diet. Keep reading to find out which delicious foods and drinks can keep that hardworking organ of yours in tip-top shape. Before we get to the main course, your liver will love these articles:   • 5 yoga postures for overall liver health   • Supplements for your liver: Are they a good idea?   • Detoxes, alcohol, and exercise: More liver health tips Let's make a start, Tim Snaith Newsletter Editor, Healthline   Written by Tim Snaith November 16, 2023 • 3 min read Main Course Keep your liver in tip-top shape with the right foods Your liver is your largest internal organ, but you might not give this powerhouse much thought. Keeping your liver healthy now can pay off big-time later, and consuming the right foods and drinks is an important part of the puzzle. Your liver removes toxins, stores nutrients, and performs more than 500 other vital functions. Without a healthy liver, your body can't properly digest food, process nutrients, or eliminate dangerous substances. Certain foods contain nutrients that enhance liver enzymes, reduce inflammation, and protect liver cells. A diet rich in these liver superfoods keeps this essential organ functioning at its best:   • ☕🍵 Coffee and green tea provide antioxidants and other plant compounds that shield your liver from damage.   • 🥦 Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous veggies contain beneficial chemicals that help optimize your liver's natural detoxification processes.   • 🎣 Fatty fish like salmon and nuts like walnuts are packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats.   • 🫐 Fresh fruits like blueberries and grapes deliver antioxidants to reduce liver inflammation. On the other hand:   • 🍩 Limiting processed sugars and saturated and trans fats found in fast food can help prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.   • 🥃 Alcohol severely taxes your liver, so moderating your intake is wise. Feeding your liver the right foods and drinks optimizes its ability to keep you healthy. Treat your liver right and it will return the favor! Tell us: Do you feel like you eat more in fall and winter, or do you have to make an effort not to? Let us know by email. Great finds Spin it up       Cuisinart Salad Spinner Rinse your liver-healthy greens and berries with one of the greatest kitchen innovations of all time: a salad spinner! With a quick spin knob and a non-skid base, you can wash produce right in the bowl and then spin it dry with just a few turns. This one from Cuisinart includes a lifetime warranty and the clear bowl doubles as a serving dish for fresh, homemade salads! Shop now Every product we recommend has gone through Healthline's vetting process. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline is owned by RVO Health.         Get the Wellness Wire Wishlist! Want health and wellness products that actually work? We vet and review hundreds of brands, services, and products to help you live better. Sign up for the Wishlist to get our recommendations and exclusive deals. Join here       the takeout What we're digesting 🥑 Eating avocados could help manage blood sugar. But it won't work for everyone with diabetes. 🏆 The best plant-based meal delivery service right now. And the winner is … ✅ 10 nutrition facts everyone agrees about. Well, almost everyone. 🤒 The secrets to never getting sick. These tips can help you get through the cold and flu season. Thank you for reading! Next time, if you're a Brussels sprouts skeptic, we hope to change your mind. Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by surprise brownies.

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