Hello dear readers! When we talk with you about health and the problems that happen to it, often all our attention is focused on one organ or system that is feeling unwell. However, I think you know that the body is a single whole, and human health consists of the health of all its constituent parts. It turns out that all organs and systems are interdependent on each other, and it is obvious that problems with one of them affect all organs without exception.
A special such unpaired organ in our body is the liver. The most important tasks are assigned to it. Not a single artificial device is capable of performing the functions of the liver, only hemodialysis can for a short time serve as an inadequate replacement for this organ.
Due to the fact that the liver, this largest organ in the human body, has almost no nerve endings, it often begins to hurt too late. Therefore, it is in our power to take care of it in time: to cleanse, nourish, protect from harmful substances. After all, as you will see, our liver is a great worker, on the uninterrupted and precise work of which the health of the whole organism depends.
Diverse liver functions
- The liver neutralizes and removes poisons and toxins that enter the body, as well as viruses, bacteria, microbes, and breaks down the pharmaceuticals we use. When there are too many of them, the liver destroys itself, trying to protect us. The good news, though, is that the liver is able to fully recover within 3 months if the conditions are favorable for this.
The greatest harm to the liver is caused by such poisons: alcohol, cigarettes and fatty foods.
- Recycles hormones and regulates their levels, ensuring optimal metabolism.
For example, the female hormone estrogen breaks down only in the liver, if the liver does not fully cope with its functions, it begins to accumulate in both women and men. At the same time, men become physically similar to women and experience problems with excess weight and sex life, and women suffer from excess weight, swelling, irritability, problems with the menstrual cycle, the formation of cysts in the chest and on the ovaries, depression and a host of other troubles.
- Regulation of optimal digestion function.
- The liver produces certain enzymes and hormones that are involved in the breakdown of food.
- During normal operation, this organ produces essential amino acids that ensure the functioning of the entire body, for example, the liver takes part in the production of proteins involved in the process.
- Produces bile.
- The hematopoietic function of the liver is inherent in embryos and young children. In adults, this function is lost by this organ.
- Depot and supply of vitamins and microelements: copper, iron, vitamin A, B12, D, cobalt, the liver converts carotene into vitamin A, plus participates in the metabolism of other vitamins (C, E, K, PP,).
- The liver is also called a depot for blood, which is urgently needed by the body in case of injury, large blood loss. It also produces good and bad cholesterol.
- Creation of an energy reserve. The liver performs a vital function in the body - the metabolism of carbohydrates. When we, in the intestinal tract, it is converted into glucose, which goes into the bloodstream, and then enters the liver and is stored there in the form of glycogen or fatty acids. When the body is hungry for glucose, glycogen is converted into glucose and energizes the entire body.
For more information about the structure of the liver, its functions and diseases affecting its tissues, as well as about the gallbladder, see this video:
If all the functions described here are summarized in a nutshell: the task of the liver is to neutralize harmful substances that enter the body, directly participate in the production of substances that are essential for vital activity and remove everything that the body does not need.
When problems arise with the liver, they provoke problems with the rest of the organs and the functions they perform.
The most important function of the liver is the production of bile, which is involved in the digestive process of the intestinal tract, breaking down fats, helping to absorb them, and also stimulating intestinal motility.
When bile from the gallbladder enters the small intestine in insufficient quantities, food is poorly digested and absorbed.
Symptoms of this trouble:
- diarrhea,
- gas formation,
- constipation,
- pain and discomfort in the liver.
Instead of the digestion process, due to the lack of bile, the food lump begins to rot with the release of gases. In this situation, it is important to stimulate the liver, for example, by giving it vegetable fats - oils (corn, olive and others).
And obesity is often a consequence of insufficient breakdown of fat molecules by the liver.
Constipation is common with bile deficiency. Bile acts as a kind of lubricant in the intestinal tract, making it easier to remove processed food from it.
Heartburn also occurs for the same reason.
Tibetan medicine claims that many ulcerative processes result from poor liver and gallbladder function. The stomach begins to secrete much more acid than necessary when the liver and pancreas are poorly functioning and the bile ducts are blocked. If this happens on an ongoing basis, even under the influence of stress, ulcers occur.
In addition, a small amount of secreted bile has a detrimental effect on the pancreas: it is not able to produce the digestive enzymes that it has produced, and it becomes ill.
In addition, failures in the work of the pancreas and liver, incomplete assimilation of split foods lead to the appearance of warts and liver spots, eczema and papillomas, as well as allergic manifestations to animal hair.
People with and with liver problems in most cases suffer from hemorrhoids.
Vision problems are common due to a diseased liver, in which vitamin A synthesis is poor.
If a person is too prone to stress, depression and neurosis, he is advised to cleanse the liver of toxins.
Some joint problems indicate the accumulation of metabolic products that are not worked out by our body.
The liver also affects the genital area. Due to abnormalities in the functioning of the liver, the pancreas does not fully accept zinc. And, as you know, this element is very important for men's health. Its deficiency is a direct path to impotence and adenoma.
The ovaries in women are the endocrine glands and constituents of the entire glandular system in the body. If a problem begins with one of the glands (and the liver is the largest gland), this affects the entire female body.
Poor metabolism is the reason for the malfunctioning of the liver, and problems with the tonsils and polyps in the nose in a child are a consequence of poor metabolism. This happens especially often when the child is intolerant of goat milk. If you stop drinking it, then the problem can go away.
Adults can suffer from chronic runny nose or tonsillitis due to poor liver function. In this case, they also need to stop drinking milk, then mucus will cease to be produced in the nasopharynx and in the intestinal tract.
Recipes to maintain and improve liver function
- Mix the immortelle (2 tsp) and water (250 ml), let 1 tsp. stand up. Drink 50ml three times a day for 30 minutes. before meals.
- Prepare the following mixture: string, peppermint, licorice root (all in one part); yarrow, immortelle flowers and blueberry leaves (in two parts); sea \u200b\u200bbuckthorn leaves (three parts). Scoop up 2 tbsp. the resulting mixture and brew with 500 ml of boiling water. For six to eight hours, the agent is infused, then 1 tbsp is used. three times a day for 20 min. before meals.
- Prepare an herbal mixture: chamomile, birch buds, immortelle and St. John's wort (all in the same parts). 1 tbsp. the resulting mixture, brew 500 ml of boiling water and let 1 hour. stand up. Twice a day, drink 200 ml of the product (add 1 tsp honey beforehand) for 20 minutes. before meals or two hours after.
- Powder dandelion root and, scooping up an incomplete teaspoon, consume up to four times a day for 20 minutes. before meals. Drink one or two sips of boiled water.
- Prepare a mixture of 500ml apple juice and 1 tsp. honey and use in the morning and evening.
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A decrease in liver activity leads to the fact that toxins begin to linger in the body. They are deposited in adipose tissue while waiting for the liver to return to a stable state and remove them safely from the body.
website will tell you about the signs by which you can understand that your liver is not coping with the load. These signs can be the answer to your long-standing questions.
Confusion of consciousness
Due to the heavy load, the liver can stop filtering the blood, and the accumulated toxins have every chance of reaching the brain. When this happens, the following symptoms begin to appear:
- confusion of consciousness;
- memory losses;
- difficulty making decisions.
Lower blood sugar
The liver is responsible for the stability of blood sugar levels. When she is overwhelmed, her blood sugar drops.
This is due to an abnormal rise in glucose after a meal. Sugar levels drop rapidly within hours of eating. As a result, the person becomes irritable, confused and lacks energy.
Hormonal imbalance
If toxins enter the brain, they can affect not only memory impairment, but also mood.
Increased anxiety or depression may be associated with a weakened liver condition.If you notice such symptoms in yourself, it is advisable to pass all the necessary tests before turning to sedatives.
Immunity problems
Those who are prone to frequent colds and viral diseases sin on a lack of vitamin C. But few people know that the liver plays a very important role in immunity. Our condition depends on
According to scientists, the dietary habits of a modern person significantly increase the risk of developing certain liver diseases.
Regular consumption of fast food and junk food, according to research, provokes the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome.
In this article, we will talk about heavy and dangerous foods that should be avoided altogether, or at least reduced their presence on the menu in order to keep the liver healthy until old age. We will also consider the general dietary rules that nutritionists recommend to adhere to in order to normalize the liver.
Top 7 most harmful foods
Below we take a look at 7 foods that are extremely negative for our liver. It is highly desirable to limit their use.
1. Lard
Lard is almost 95% animal fat, which has a complex biochemical formula. It is digested slowly, requires a large amount of gastric juice, bile.
And if at the same time not all the fat can be broken down, then toxic lipid compounds are formed, which are excreted already with the help of the liver.
Even more "dangerous" is smoked or fried bacon. During heat treatment, carcinogens are formed in it, which theoretically can provoke the appearance of a cancerous tumor. In general, lard should be eaten with extreme caution and in small quantities.
2. Margarine
Margarine is one of the foods our liver dislikes the most. Mayonnaise can also be added here - now vegetable solid fats are mainly used in their production.
Solid fats are not digested, not absorbed by the body, but at the same time, the formed lipid compounds are also excreted only through the liver, creating an additional burden on the organ.
You should also avoid over-eating baked goods that use large amounts of margarine. Artificial fats in their composition, during heat treatment, also form carcinogenic compounds that cause cancer.
3. Fatty meats
Here everything is the same with bacon. The high fat content stimulates the production of large amounts of bile, and the residual lipid compounds are excreted through the liver. All this has an extremely negative effect on the liver, stomach and pancreas. This applies not only to meat, but also to any fatty food.
Fatty meats also have a high content of low-density cholesterol (it is not for nothing called "harmful"), which can disrupt normal blood flow in the feeding vessels (including those through which blood is supplied to the liver).
Doctors say the most harmful meat is fatty porkless harmful is beef.
4. Low-rare meat (rare and medium rare)
In fact, this is regular meat, but with minimal heat treatment. In such a dish, a mass of complex protein compounds remains, which is extremely difficult for the human digestive system to "cope" with.
At best, it ends with heartburn, at worst - poisoning due to an excess of indigestible amino acid compounds.
In terms of heat treatment, it is better to give preference to medium-rare meat (medium) - for its assimilation, a minimum load on the liver is required.
The worst option is to cook red meat marinated in alcohol (wine, beer, stronger alcohol). There is a minimum of useful in such a product, since alcohol literally destroys useful amino acids. As a result, a person eats not meat, but a huge portion of elements harmful and heavy for the liver.
5. Sorrel, spinach, wild garlic
All of them are united by a high content of oxalic acid, which stimulates the formation of urea. That, in turn, with an excess amount in the body increases the risk of calculus formation in the bile ducts (as well as in the urinary tract).
If you regularly use the same sorrel, then after 3 - 5 years there will certainly be problems in the work of the gallbladder and in the normal outflow of bile from the liver.
Sorrel and wild garlic contain rare esters that have a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system and normalize the functions of the reproductive system in the female body. You should not completely abandon them.
6. Hot spices
Hot spices are bad for the liver because they contain capsaicin and bitter substances that the liver processes into bile. Overuse of hot spices irritates the stomach and leads to excess production of gastric juice, which complexly disrupts the work of the digestive system.
The only benefit of hot spices is to stimulate the regeneration of the gastric mucosa, as well as normalize the intestinal microflora. But this is relevant only if a person consumes only 2 - 3 times a month spicy dishes for a month, but not more often.
7. Alcohol
In any quantity, since ethyl alcohol and all its derivatives that are subsequently formed are a poison that kills our body. And as a result, the liver is engaged in its neutralization.
Scientists have also shown that even a minimal dose of alcohol leads to the destruction of several liver cells (hepatocytes).
Based on this, the claim that alcohol in small quantities is healthy is a lie. This is also proved by statistics, according to which, in 70% of liver cirrhosis diseases, the primary cause lies precisely in the use of alcohol.
8 general dietary rules
It is not always advisable to completely abandon "harmful" products. The recommendation of doctors is simply not to abuse them.
For example, a complete rejection of sweets is theoretically extremely beneficial for the liver. But the deficiency of carbohydrates at the same time impairs the functioning of the brain, can aggravate or provoke obesity. It's the same with salty foods - you shouldn't give them up, because kitchen salt contains chlorine - the main component of gastric juice.
- Eat often, but in small portions. This will help to normalize the “correct” bile production regime, thereby reducing the burden on the liver. All this will also have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system, reduce the likelihood of obesity, and speed up metabolism. Scientists also claim that eating food in small portions allows you to get the most of the micronutrients from it. This recommendation can be supplemented with fractional nutrition, that is, when all food is chopped as much as possible or ground to a puree state.
- Give preference to vegetable fats. They have a simpler structure than animals, much easier to digest and assimilate. If in a person's diet 90% of fats are vegetable, then this is almost a 100% guarantee that he will never be overweight, not to mention obesity. It will also help prevent a whole spectrum of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Replace fatty meats (pork, beef, lamb) with veal. In "young" beef, fats are practically absent, proteins have a simple structure. This protein is absorbed quickly enough and does not overload the liver.
- Replace “simple” carbohydrates with “complex” ones.Simple ones are sugar, white bread, pastries, all kinds of desserts. "Complex" are whole grain cereals, durum wheat pasta, bran bread, and many fruits.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must. The recommended portion is at least 200 grams per day. In addition to the fact that they contain fiber, the use of "green" helps to lower the total daily caloric intake, as such foods muffle the feeling of hunger. All this has a positive effect on the liver.
- Mayonnaise is prohibited.Even dietary. Instead, dressing salads with lemon juice, olive oil, or low-fat yogurt. Only this will significantly reduce the likelihood of developing chronic liver and gallbladder diseases.
- Give preference to low-fat fermented milk products.But from cheese, butter, sour cream - it is better to refuse, replacing them with yogurt, low-fat kefir and yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese. This is especially important for children of preschool and school ages, because the liver is fully formed up to 16-18 years old (and its volume also increases).
- Give up pork, bird skin. It has a very high content of cholesterol, which is "neutralized" by the liver. Yes, you will have to give up the crispy crust, but the likelihood of atherosclerosis will be significantly reduced.
If you have chronic liver disease, some of these recommendations are not relevant. For example, with an advanced stage of cirrhosis, the basis of the diet is just simple carbohydrates. It is necessary to consult your doctor in this regard.
Why does the liver hurt after eating and what to do?
The causes of pain in the liver area, which intensify after eating, can be:
- an increase in liver volume (may indicate an initial stage of cirrhosis);
- cholelithiasis;
- hepatitis (including medication).
But you need to understand that in the liver itself there are no nerve endings as such. Accordingly, the organ itself cannot "hurt". But with an increase in volume, it presses on the peritoneum, and on the vascular nodes, other organs, which evokes a feeling of heaviness, pressure. What to do in such cases?
Emergency assistance includes:
- temporary refusal to eat;
- plentiful drink;
- taking activated carbon or any other sorbent that accelerates the removal of toxins from the digestive system.
And then - as soon as possible to seek help from a doctor and be examined. In this case, a differential analysis is used in order to exclude the likelihood of acute inflammation of appendicitis (the symptoms are very similar). The exact cause of pain in the liver can be established only after receiving the results of the analysis of feces, urine and blood, as well as an ultrasound examination of the organ.
A doctor may prescribe adherence that is tailored for patients with digestive disorders.
If the reason is really an increase in the liver, then the patient is prescribed taking the following groups of drugs:
- Hepatoprotectors. Protect liver cells from destruction, improve intercellular metabolism.
- Phospholipids. They are a "building block" material for cell membranes. They complement the effect of hepatoprotectors, and also reduce the concentration of low-density cholesterol in the body.
- Derivatives of glycyrrhizic acid.It has an anti-inflammatory effect, normalizes the volume of the liver, and also normalizes the outflow of bile.
Taking medications is necessarily added by adherence to diets, such as "table number 5" according to Pevzner, aimed at reducing the load on the liver (reducing the volume of bile produced).
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Conclusion
In total, it is an unhealthy diet that is most often the culprit of severe chronic liver diseases. And all this is due to the daily menu of a modern person, who prefers carbohydrate and protein foods, but the share of plant foods in the diet is significantly reduced.
However, it is quite possible to maintain a healthy liver until late age if you stick to the basics of a healthy diet. To do this, it is necessary, if possible, to abandon "harmful" products, as well as to draw up an optimal menu together with a nutritionist.
Along with liver-damaging foods, there are many others that support liver health and improve liver function. Quite simply produced cleaning the liver at homeif you know what can help you with this. Folk remedies for the liver there are quite a few, mainly food and herbs as a food additive. So let's figure it out what is good and what is bad for the liver.
What is good for the liver
Firstly, these are vegetables and fruits that are rich in pectins - natural sorbents that free the body from harmful substances accumulated in the intestines and liver. Pectins are found in apples, seaweed, pumpkin, and quince. These products are equally good and healthy both fresh and baked (by the way, the concentration of pectins even increases during heat treatment).
Also strengthens the liver well-known teas (green, black), chicory, beets (fresh and in the form of borscht), corn (boiled on the cob or butter), various cabbage, olive oil, rosthistle (as an additive in bread, cabbage soup, or tea), dill, parsley, rosehip infusion, dandelion (as an additive to food). All of these foods can be boiled or baked, but never fried, because fried fats put a strain on the liver.
Now about pure vegetable oils. They are extremely beneficial for the liver.because it is very easily absorbed and has a choleretic effect. However, if a person has stones, you need to be very careful with oils, because the use of oil in an amount of more than 3 tablespoons a day can contribute to the movement of stones and colic attacks.
Separately about herbs: fresh and dried mint is very good for the liver, it causes relaxation of smooth muscles and helps relieve pain in the right hypochondrium.
Here recipe for the perfect salad dressing in terms of benefits: it is a mixture of olive or corn oil with grapefruit or lemon juice.
What is bad for the liver
First of all, for the health of the liver, it is advised to remove from the diet all semi-finished products, fried and heavy fatty foods, especially it concerns lard and lamb, since these fats are processed by bile, and if there is not enough of it in the body, severe poisoning can occur.
You shouldn't get carried away with things like onions, garlic, mustard, horseradish, radish, radish and, in general, hot or spicy seasonings. These products possess an irritating effect that can cause liver smooth muscle spasm. However, not all condiments are bad for the liver. Basil, cilantro, dill, celery and parsley are harmless and beneficial to the liver.
Also worth avoiding margarine, because eating it (and not butter) in food is harmful to the liver due to its artificial origin. An interesting situation with tomatoes: fresh they are rather very useful, but in the form of industrial ketchup they act annoyingly on the liver.
And, of course, everyone knows that alcohol consumption is extremely harmful to the liver.
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List of prohibited foods
A malfunction in the liver means an uprising of the most dangerous toxins and toxins, which will scatter through the blood throughout the body. The destruction of the hepatic structures can be prevented by adherence to the "fasting diet". The exclusion of certain food groups is important both for liver disease and for taking preventive measures.
Spicy food
Our protector body equals acute and toxic. Therefore, any stinging food triggers increased work of the liver and pancreas.
The result is organ overload and excess bile. It stagnates in the hepatic ducts, leading to the formation of stones. In six months, a grain of sand can become a "problem" of a centimeter diameter. The likelihood of pancreatic inflammation (pancreatitis) is also high.
Fatty dishes
The esophagus takes on a strictly defined load for the processing of BJU (proteins, fats, carbohydrates). All excess is sent to the liver, which takes an active part in the metabolism.
A double or triple serving of fat slows down the functioning of the organ. And filling the stomach just before bedtime leads to fatty liver disease. After all, the energy for combustion is not generated at night.
Sour food
Harmful to the human liver with certain complications. The organ is not able to fully perform its functions, therefore, the risk of developing inflammatory processes is high.
A healthy body does not need such measures. Lemon, sorrel, etc. contain many beneficial vitamins and minerals.
Smoked meats
In this case, the problem lies in the treatment with liquid smoke. After such a factory preparation, the fat mutates into benzopyrene (a carcinogen of the first hazard class).
Such a connection can provoke problems in the field of oncology. It also directly damages the liver and complicates the digestive tract.
Nutritional supplements
Chemical ingredients are found in almost all store products. However, the most harmful foods for the liver include subcategories "E" (stabilizers, emulsifiers, preservatives). This food has been specially processed for "ultra-fast" subsequent cooking.
Especially the working organ hates monosodium glutamate (E621). This flavor enhancer is included in chips, croutons, instant noodles, soy sauce. The destructive effect of this element causes cirrhosis and contributes to the formation of scars on the liver.
Alcoholic drinks
The liver produces an enzyme that can break down alcohol that has entered the body. However, inadequate dosage disrupts this process. Excessive abuse of the Green Snake provokes the development of pancreatitis, gastritis, heart disease, brain pathology.
Drinking alcohol does not destroy the body in strictly controlled amounts. Love to enjoy a glass of wine or a glass of dark beer to improve digestion? Find out how much wine you can drink a day without harm to your health.
Table of harmful foods for liver disease
It's time to add some specifics. Let's take a look at what it is desirable to remove from the daily menu to facilitate the work of the orderly body.
| Category | List of products |
|---|---|
| Spices and seasonings, chili peppers, horseradish, hot sauces for fish and meat, vinegar, mustard | |
| Fast food (trans fats), lard, goose and duck meat, pork, lamb, rich meat and mushroom broths, in-store baked goods and margarine-based pastries (muffins, cakes), ice cream, chocolate, sour cream and high fat butter , mayonnaise, all fried foods (especially with butter) | |
| Sour | Berries and fruits (lemon, kiwi, cranberries - dried, fresh, juice, fruit drink), vegetables with a pungent taste (radish, garlic, radish - essential oils affect), herbs (sorrel, wild garlic, cilantro), pickles (cucumbers, pickled cabbage) |
| Smoked | Brisket, bacon, grilled chicken, sausages |
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What foods destroy the liver?
The following foods are not useful for the liver, as well as the gallbladder:
- hard-to-digest fats, namely lard, spreads, margarines, mayonnaise, as well as any synthetically obtained fats;
- food prepared by frying;
- some flavors, colorants, preservatives and virtually all flavor enhancers;
- alcohol;
- smoking and drugs;
- pastries, confectionery sweets;
- and there is also no point in expecting antibiotics and many other drugs to benefit the liver;
- but infectious diseases, in particular viral hepatitis and seemingly simple flu, bring no less harm to the body, therefore it is extremely important to observe the prevention of these diseases and be vaccinated in a timely manner.
There is an opinion that it is good for a sick liver to eat walnuts. However, this is not quite true. For an absolutely healthy organism, walnuts do not pose any threat and are even, naturally, useful because of the content of iodine and rare trace elements in its nuclei. But in case of liver diseases, it is better to refuse nuts, in particular, walnuts require additional forces from the gastrointestinal tract for processing, which is better to avoid during the period of illness and once again, nevertheless, do not burden the digestive organs.
What is good for the liver?
The patient needs not only to eat healthy foods for the liver, but also to organize food so that every action associated with food brings only benefits to the body. For example, useful:
- arrange a fasting day once a month;
- eat small portions, this is necessary so that it is easier for the liver to process incoming toxins;
- ensure an abundance of protein in food, but limit the amount of carbohydrates;
- cook food correctly, refuse to fry, but it is enough to heat the food by steam or by boiling in water, if the dishes are stewed, it is better without vegetable oil;
- replace animal fats with vegetable fats;
- eat foods rich in vitamins and microelements, and try to preserve all the nutrients when cooking;
- additionally, together with a doctor, select a vitamin-mineral complex; vitamin E and group B vitamins will bring special benefits to the liver;
- not eating sweets often;
- drink only clean water;
- and, of course, strictly follow the diet prescribed by the doctor.
As for folk treatment, you can take recipes for decoctions and infusions from it, for example, remedies with milk thistle, knotweed, immortelle, rosehip and artichoke will be of particular benefit.
What vegetables and fruits are good for the liver?
Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals, but not all of them can be eaten for the health of the liver. The following fruits and vegetables are considered useful:
| Liver-Healthy Fruits, Berries and Vegetables | ||
| Fruits | Berries | Vegetables |
| Apples, preferably green in color and sweet in taste, are eaten fresh as well as baked Dried fruits (dried apricots, figs) |
Sweet and ripe strawberries, lingonberries, blackberries and others, except for berries with sour or bitter flavors (cranberries, viburnum) | Pumpkin, melon Cauliflower, in some cases broccoli may be allowed Potatoes Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, which are still prohibited for certain types of diseases A desirable condition for vegetables is that they should be grown without any processing or chemicals, and thoroughly washed before use. |
Liver-friendly meat and fish
It is important to eat meat and fish every day; a diet that is good for the liver should be sufficiently rich in protein.
Fatty meat and fish with a diseased liver are prohibited, and the allowed varieties of fish and meat are best steamed, boiled in water or baked in the oven.
Fermented milk products and eggs
It is important to supplement the protein diet with fermented milk products, and, in some cases, egg whites are allowed in the form of a steam omelet or removed from soft-boiled eggs. But it should be remembered that you cannot drink food with pure milk, if the doctor permits its use, then only as an independent product.
Of fermented milk products, the following are considered useful for the liver:
- low-fat cottage cheese;
- low-fat kefir, yogurt;
- Adyghe cheese;
- curdled milk with 0% fat.
For all products in this group, it is important to be careful when choosing - look at the expiration date and check for freshness before use. So, eggs can be dipped in water. If a raw egg floats, it must be definitely thrown away, this is not a fresh product. If it rises, it is imperfectly fresh, but suitable for food, but if it is sucking on the bottom of a container with water, then this is an ideal option for preparing a dietary meal.
Good for the liver
It is better to use cereals as a side dish useful for the liver. The most suitable are:
- buckwheat;
- millet (but in some cases the doctor may prohibit it);
- oatmeal;
- rice cereals.
Porridge is a reliable assistant to the liver in adsorption, as well as a source of proteins, amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Lecithin, which is contained in many cereals, is no less useful for the liver. It is necessary to cook them both in water and milk, you can mix water and milk 1 to 1. It is also recommended to add cereals to soups, combining different types in the daily menu.
As an alternative to cereals, pasta can be used as a side dish, preferably noodles.
Oils
In case of liver disease, you will have to forget about butter, but, in some cases, the doctor may allow you to use no more than half a teaspoon as a dressing for cereals and pasta. Vegetable oils can replace it. Suitable for dressing salads and side dishes:
- traditional sunflower;
- olive oil;
- soy;
- and also non-cosmetic amaranth oil.
But you have to be careful, it is possible to achieve harmful effects from oils if you use them in a large enough volume.
What can you drink?
Coffee is completely prohibited in the treatment of the liver;
- weak black tea, but diluted with milk;
- weak green tea;
- fruit and berry compotes;
- jelly;
- herbal decoctions;
- juice from fruits and vegetables, freshly squeezed, prepared by yourself (you can combine apple juice with carrot juice, and beetroot juice with pumpkin juice);
- fermented milk drinks, as well as smoothies in combination with permitted fruits and berries.
The main prohibited drink that damages the liver is alcohol, its use in any dose and concentration must be stopped once and for all. You should also give up harmful low-alcohol drinks, beer and even kvass. And mineral waters traditionally remain the leader in usefulness. They should be drunk as directed by a doctor and, first, having released gas from the bottle.
Particular attention should be paid to green tea. For it to be useful, it is important to brew it correctly. To do this, you will first need to soak the leaves in hot water (a tablespoon of water for a teaspoon of tea) and wait for them to increase in size for a minute, then drain the remaining water. Pour new hot water into the kettle and leave for 5 minutes. It is important to dilute green tea in half with boiled water before drinking to prevent strong tea intake.
On average, a patient with liver diseases is advised to drink from one and a half to two liters of fluid a day.
Nutrition as a prevention of liver disease
In order for food to serve as the prevention of liver and gallbladder diseases, it is important to observe the following simple rules:
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The liver acts as a filter that constantly works to protect the human body from harmful substances that enter it from the external environment. The enemies of our liver are fast food, alcohol, fatty foods, food chemicals and many drugs. But must this body have friends to help it bounce back after hard work?
So what's good for the liver? Pumpkin is considered one of the most useful foods, it is a carrier of a very rare vitamin T, which helps to unload the liver and process heavy foods, pumpkin will serve as a good side dish for fatty meat dishes.
A very important role for the body is played by the use of seaweed - kelp algae, its leaves contain alginic acid, which promotes the utilization of harmful substances, thus relieving the work of the liver. Kelp is also famous for its high iodine content, which is useful in preventing cancer, lowering cholesterol and preventing problems with the thyroid gland.
The role of dairy products is invaluable for the liver; it is better to eat low-fat or low-fat kefir, milk, cottage cheese, yoghurts. They have beneficial bacteria that help cleanse the body of harmful toxins, they work like a sponge, absorbing harmful substances from the intestines, preventing them from entering the blood , also saturate the intestinal microflora.
The liver is very fond of sweets, which are much more useful to replace with any dried fruits, and especially effectively - dried apricots.
What food contains the most important antioxidant, vitamin E? This is olive oil. This vitamin prevents the effects of free radicals on the body, which are formed in the sun, from cigarette smoke, radiation, and polluted air. Olive oil and olives have anti-toxic effects.
Also, vitamin E is found in cereals and fish. Fatty fish such as herring, mackerel or trout are also rich in healthy Omega-3 fatty acids that have a beneficial effect on liver function.
In general, healthy foods for the liver include foods that are carriers of vitamins A, E, and C and are considered easily digestible. Choose foods with the lowest fat and cholesterol content.
What is bad for the liver? This is the use of butter, the consumption of vegetable oil is useful, especially olive oil, as discussed above.
Cereals made from whole grains, rich in fiber and mineral-vitamin complex, which harden the immune system and increase the resistance of liver cells, are considered very useful for the liver. Fiber activates the intestines and promotes the elimination of many harmful substances, making it easier for the liver to purify the blood.
It is worth considering which fruits the liver will like. These are the ones that contain vitamins A and C - peaches, apricots, avocados, oranges and kiwi. The content of vitamin A is typical for red and orange vegetables and fruits.
Of the vegetables, the most useful for the liver are carrots, tomatoes, beets, broccoli, bell peppers and pumpkin, the beneficial properties of which were mentioned above. It is also worth paying attention to foods containing vitamin B2 - these are pears, spinach and the already mentioned peaches and beets.
The value of water is invaluable for the liver, it can significantly facilitate its work. It is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of filtered clean water per day. It is very effective to drink a glass of clean water in the morning, before breakfast, on an empty stomach, this promotes the elimination of waste products of bacteria in the intestines that have accumulated overnight, which will have a beneficial effect on the liver.
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Other foods for liver health
In addition to vegetables and fruits, the liver especially "loves" the following foods.
Seaweed
Algae is rich in nutrients and low in calories. Algae destroy a toxin called strontium, which is harmful to the liver. Selenium, which is part of algae, is stored mainly in the liver and prevents its destruction.
Chicken eggs
Eggs are rich in cholesterol synthesized by the liver itself. Accordingly, their use reduces the burden on her.
Ginger
Ginger is a spice that naturally and gently cleanses the liver. Both the root and the juice of ginger are beneficial. However, it is indicated for the prevention of liver diseases, if they are already present in the history, it is better to refuse it.
Fish and fish oil
The best choices for your liver are mackerel, trout and herring (and of course not fried, but baked or steamed).
Fish oil is sold in pure liquid form or in capsules. Fish oil is a source of healthy fats and has a positive effect on the entire body. It is contraindicated in certain liver diseases, so it is important to consult your doctor before using it.
Basil
It cleanses the blood of toxins, helping the liver to perform its detoxifying function.
Vegetable oils
They not only have a choleretic effect, but also, thanks to vitamin E, fight free radicals and even radiation that cause cancer. The most useful are sunflower, olive and sesame oils. In fact, even fresh olives have a similar effect.
Dried fruits
Dried fruits activate the liver. Dried apricots are considered especially useful for her, reducing the risk of liver cancer. In addition, sweet dried fruits can replace sugar in many dishes, which is not particularly useful for the gland.
Honey
This wonderful product has been used since ancient times to treat the liver and gall bladder, combining with lemon juice and olive oil.
Dairy products
As you know, it is generally recommended to include them in the diet, since they successfully eliminate dyspeptic symptoms. The benefits of fermented milk products for the liver consist in the content of lipoic acid, which removes toxins from the body. However, it is important that the fat content of these foods is reduced.
Meat
By itself, it does not bring much benefit to the liver - the main thing here is not to harm. The safest for the gland is chicken, as well as other varieties of dietary meat - rabbit, turkey, veal. Meanwhile, fatty meats have an extremely negative effect on the liver. It is especially recommended to avoid pork.
Bread
It is advisable to use pre-dried white rusks, giving up fresh and dark bread.
Attention! Never eat too much before bed, because even the healthiest liver cannot withstand constant stress. Have dinner 3-4 hours before bed.
What is good to drink
Tea. Green and black teas (of course natural) support liver function and protect it from obesity.
Rosehip decoction. In addition to stimulating the activity of the gland, it has an immunomodulatory effect.
Mint tea. Peppermint has a choleretic effect and relieves spasm by relaxing the smooth muscles of the liver.
Freshly squeezed juices. Among the most medicinal for the liver are apricot, apple, cranberry. orange, pomegranate, grapefruit, tomato.
Water. Ordinary purified water cleanses the blood, improves metabolism and greatly facilitates the liver.
Mineral water. With its help, the liver is cleansed. The main thing here is to find "your" water and make sure there are no contraindications. Experts advise drinking Mirgorodskaya, Essentuki, etc. However, you should buy it in a pharmacy, since it often does not have medicinal properties in supermarkets.
Also, teas from:
- st. John's wort;
- thyme;
- dandelion root;
- tansy;
- burdock;
- milk thistle.
Foods harmful to the liver
Of course, the list of foods harmful to our liver is more extensive. Or it seems so to those who follow their diet a little and often consume foods harmful to the body.
Bakery products
Prohibited foods include baked goods, fresh bread, pancakes and pancakes, and fried pies.
Eggs
It is undesirable to eat omelet, especially seasoned with spices.
Meat
All fatty meats - duck, pork, lamb, and lard. Moreover, if the meat is smoked.
Fermented milk products. Fatty milk, kefir, sour cream and fermented baked milk are contraindicated. Often store-bought "sour milk" is less fatty than homemade, so it is better to buy it in supermarkets. It is also not recommended to use spicy, spicy and fatty cheeses and homemade butter - they significantly increase cholesterol levels.
A fish
Fatty, canned, salted.
Fatty meat and fish broths, mushroom soups.
Sweets This includes almost all the goodies that both children and adults love so much - cakes, cream, ice cream, chocolate.
Beverages
Carbonated drinks (if not for treatment), coffee and alcohol should not be abused. It is better to replace coffee with chicory or tea. As a last resort, at least dilute the coffee with milk. Among alcoholic beverages, you can afford only a little red wine and dark beer, rich in B vitamins. While moonshine is the most dangerous enemy for the liver.
Hot spices
Apart from the relatively safe black pepper, and even then consumed in small quantities, vinegar, horseradish, mustard, and hot ketchup harm the liver.