How to Eat to Strengthen the Spleen

The spleen is an organ that is not always taken seriously. Much of that has to do with the fact that many people have ruptured their spleen and are living healthy lives without it. But the spleen does have benefits, such as fighting infection and balancing body fluids, and when a spleen is removed, other organs have to take on bigger roles. So to keep fighting off infections with a healthy spleen, you need to know what food you can eat to strengthen your spleen.

Things You'll Need

• Organic food
• Grains
• Fruits
• Vegetables

Instructions

1. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and grains in your diet. These foods are all easier to digest. Raw fruits and vegetables keep many of the enzymes that are lost in cooked, processed foods, making less work for the spleen.

2. Buy more organic food. The spleen needs to process the pesticides in conventional food, treating them as chemicals that shouldn't have been in the body in the first place. Even if you wash your food, many of the pesticides have already been absorbed. However, organic food can pass right through. But since organic food is often more expensive than conventional food, try purchasing organic food that is in season to save money.

3. Don't eat too much at a time. The body can only digest so much food at a time, so when you overeat, food gets backed up, straining the spleen.

4. Chew your food thoroughly. Like overeating, not chewing your food creates more work for your entire digestive process.

5. Eat your larger meals earlier in the day when your spleen is functioning at its highest levels. Organs get more tired as the day goes on.

Tips & Warnings

• If you feel pain under your ribs on your left side, it could be a problem with your spleen. See a doctor immediately.

References

• Spleen Disease
• Treating the Spleen
• Healthy Diet

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish