Ever wonder why some British singers sound American when they sing?
Or why we call it a middle finger when it’s not?
(Think about ityour thumb isn’t a finger.)
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Like your appendix or spleen, the liver is justwell, chopped liver.
But your liver deserves your attentionyour praise, even.
After your skin, it is the second-largest organ in your body, and it is a workhorse!
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Scientists say it performs500 dutiesthat are critical to your life.
It breaks down your food, removes toxins from the blood, and clears other medications from your body.
Itmanages your cholesterol levels, helps your body absorb fats, and it regulates hormone levels.
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“Eat mostly a plant-based diet to get the benefit of anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing compounds.
Eating foods rich in fiber keeps you full longer, often reducing the number of calories you eat.
What’s more, prebiotic fiber stimulates a healthy gut microbiota, which reduces inflammation and liver injury.
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Also, those with lower indole levels had a higher amount of fat in the liver.
“Each of these foods contain many health-boosting phytonutrients that support liver function.”
After four weeks of being fed blueberry extract, the rats' livers improved.
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Check outWhat Happens to Your Body When You Eat Blueberries Every Day.
Other liver-healthy beverages include tea and coffee,” says Weisenberger.
The most potent liver-protecting tea is matcha green tea, which contains the greatest amount of antioxidantcatechins.
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Coffee, including decaffeinated coffee, also decreases risk of chronic liver disease.
