To maintain a healthy body, Liver is the most important organs of the body. Liver purifies and breaks down the toxins from the body and performs various other vital functions and primarily secretes bile juices which aids in digestion. There are some foods which are very beneficial to protect the liver and enhance the liver function. These foods not only protects the liver but also helps in enhancing its function.
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Amla(Gooseberry)
Take a piece of Preferably fresh Amla/ dried one and soak it in water and drink the water in next day. Amla contains lot of vitamin C and antioxidant property which not only revitalizes the liver, but purifies the blood and detoxifies the entire body.
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Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
Bilva is a sacred plant in india since ancient times. It is used for stomach ailments since ancient times. Chewing the leaves of bilwa leaves in the empty stomach helps to improve the bile secretion and is hepatoprotective in nature. Dried powder of unripe bilva plant also can be added to water and taken to improve the gut health.
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Bhumyamlaki (P.niruri)
One of the best known hepatoprotective plant as it is rich in micronutrients and anti-oxidative properties. The leaves of the plant can be consumed raw or it can dried and powder can be consumed with water. Bhumyamalaki chutney is also made in some part of South india. It is very good for the liver and enhances vision.
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Ragi (Finger Millet)
One of the best foods that helps in liver protection. The presence of Amino acids like lecithin and methionine in ragi helps to reduce the cholesterol levels in the body by eliminating extra fat from the liver. Ragi is rich in antioxidants which helps in the removal of harmful free radicals especially in the liver and gall bladder. Ragi malt is a nutritious drink made from ragi.
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Banana Stem (Musa sp)
Banana stem has several medicinal properties and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It is believed to have diuretic properties, which can help flush out toxins and excess fluids from the body. It is also believed to help regulate blood sugar levels and promote healthy digestion. According to reports published by WHO one-third of ischaemic heart disease cases globally are due to high cholesterol levels. The banana stem is very good for the Heart, Liver and Kidney.It can also help efficiently manage cholesterol levels, among many benefits. It is a rich source of vitamin iron & B6, which play an essential role in increasing haemoglobin count and reducing low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol levels. It is better to cook it and consume as soup or rather than consuming it raw
