An unbalanced diet, excess alcohol or heavy use of medication causes the liver to work more than necessary. It is therefore no longer able to eliminate toxins as quickly and the body quickly finds itself encumbered. Consequently, it is less well protected against infections and diseases. However, the liver is one of the most important depurative organs in our body, which not only processes toxins from our food, but also certain bacteria and waste produced by our body. March is the right time to start a detox cure and we'll give you some tips for doing this big spring cleaning.

Boosting your liver:what are

a essential foods?

Birch sap

This is one of the most popular cures that can be done in the fall and spring. Transparent and liquid like water, with a very light taste, birch sap is easy to drink and is full of remineralizing properties. It contains in particular magnesium, silicon, potassium, calcium, selenium, zinc and even several vitamins (A, B, C, D, E and K). Suffice to say that it is a real makeover for the whole organism. Through its diuretic effect, it will also help to eliminate toxins more easily.

To take advantage of all its benefits, give yourself three weeks to detoxify your body by drinking a glass on an empty stomach in the morning to start and throughout the day as the cure progresses. To preserve its properties, keep your bottles cool and consume them as soon as possible after opening.

Black radish

A classic spring cure to rid the body of waste produced during the winter, it is rich in potassium. Black radish is a low-calorie food that is eaten raw by removing its skin. For example, you can grate it to eat in a salad.

The artichoke

When the liver is tired, eating artichoke leaves stimulates it and thus increases the secretion of bile in order to digest lipids more easily. You can eat them cooked with a vinaigrette for example.

Garlic

Garlic is rich in methionine, an amino acid whose function is to protect and regenerate liver cells and play a detox role. Its delicious and pronounced taste goes well with meat, mushroom and vegetable dishes.

Pink grapefruit

We end up with a fruit with a fairly acidic and bitter taste but rich in vitamins and antioxidants. It is often found in so-called liver cleansing methods. However, be careful not to consume it at the same time as your medication, as the mixture has been shown to have serious health consequences.


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