Food that detox liver

Consumption of milk thistle extract helps prevent liver problems. Toxic chemicals and medications can damage your liver over years. This herbal remedy has been used for thousands of years to repair such damage to the liver. If you consume milk thistle seeds directly, your body won't be able to digest them. The 'silymarin' present in these seeds is available in capsule form. Selenium rich foods like tuna, cod, halibut, turkey, shrimp, salmon, button mushrooms, Brazil nuts, mustard seeds. Foods rich in beta carotene for example, cilantro, kale, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, collard greens, fresh thyme, cantaloupes, romaine lettuce and broccoli. Vitamin E rich foods like olive oil, spinach, Swiss chard, sunflower seeds, papaya, turnip greens, mustard greens, avocados (at least one or two avocados per week), pumpkin and almonds help prevent cell damage from free radicals and help the liver to cleanse itself. You can avoid liver or gallbladder problems by incorporating these foods in your regular diet. Garlic contains selenium and allicin which help activate liver enzymes. Ginger carries antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help maintain the health of the liver. Walnuts are high in amino acid 'arginine' which helps the liver to detoxify ammonia. Omega-3 fatty acids and glutathione from walnuts enhance the process of liver cleansing. Cashew nuts are high in copper, manganese and magnesium. The antioxidant properties of copper and manganese help eliminate free radicals. Leafy green vegetables packed with chlorophyll can neutralize heavy metals. They promote removal of environmental toxins like chemicals and pesticides from the liver. Food rich in riboflavin like calf liver, lean beef tenderloin, boiled eggs, low fat yogurt, cow's milk, cooked soybeans, almonds, boiled green peas, spinach, tempeh, shiitake and crimini mushrooms. Foods that are high in niacin like chicken, tuna, beef, turkey, salmon, asparagus, halibut, venison, calf's liver, and turkey. Fruits packed with Vitamin C like grapefruits, limes, oranges, strawberries, lemons, papayas and vitamin C rich vegetables like broccoli, bell pepper, parsley, cauliflower, kale, etc. help reduce and even reverse the effects of free radicals on cells. Glucosinolates from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can trigger the body's detoxification systems. You may consume 2-3 tablespoons of broccoli sprouts a day. Brown rice is rich in selenium, fiber, manganese and magnesium. It prevents gallstones and promotes liver detoxification, easy digestion and stable blood glucose levels. You should consume whole grains or whole wheat products as they provide ample B complex vitamins and improve overall fat metabolization. They promote liver function and detoxification. Foods rich in flavonoids help enhance the function of vitamin C and protect body cells from oxygen damage. Onions, parsley, pears, apples, apricots, fresh berries, cabbage and tomatoes contain high amount of flavonoids. Legumes like black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans are also good sources of flavonoids. Pectin from apples helps soften and flatten the stones in the gall bladder and liver. Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/liver-cleansing-foods.html