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How often do you consider your liver while sitting down to dinner?
Smashburger
Even still, your liver plays a crucial role inregulating the body’s functions.
The liver also is responsible for addressing toxic substanceseither ensuring they’re released or turned into something better.
French Fries
Fatty foodsof all kindsdo not do your liver any favors.
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Inflammation has been known to cause the liver to create scar tissue, a complication known as cirrhosis.
Instead of reaching for French fries,add more fiber to your diet.
However, you’ll want to avoid pepperoni in particular.
Little Cesar’s
You know, except for its delicious, sugary taste.
Alcohol
The liver is responsible for filtering out toxins likealcohol.
So, how couldalcohol harm the liverif the liver filters it?
Jack in the Box
Well, according toNebraska Medicine, some liver cells die with each filtering of alcohol.
In fact, a 44% lower risk.
Now, that’s a compelling reason to reach for two extra cups of Joe!
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Butter
Like most animal products and byproducts, dairy can exacerbate liver issues.
Unfortunately, this includes butter.
Not only does butter constitute as dairy, but it also containshigh levels of saturated fat.
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Olive oil can also aid in weight control and weight loss.
But milk, in general, isn’t a full-stop, no-go.
Low-fat dairy, high in whey protein, may be crucial to avoidfuture damage to the liver.
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Regular ingestion of green tea has been found to improveblood markers for liver health.
These include palm kernel oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beef tallow.
Research suggests that certain chemicals found in avocados mayfight off and slow down potential liver damage.
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However, mostice creamcontains92% DV for every 1/2 cup.
If you have liver issues, you’re able to’t afford those levels of saturated fat.
Other desserts to steer clear ofare cake frosting and of course, any dessert featuring the aforementioned whipped cream.
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Soup
It’s not that all soups are bad for you.
With10.3 grams of saturated fat per cup, ricotta cheese should really be avoided by anyone with liver issues.
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Carrabba’s
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