How to Clean the Liver With a Cleansing Diet

Regularly eating fresh fruits and vegetables is important to having a healthy liver.

The liver is the purification mechanism in the body. It performs this task by separating healthy nutrients that pass through it from the impure and harmful matter, which is then excreted. If your liver becomes saturated with unhealthy matter you may have to follow a cleansing diet so it can function as it should. After that, you can use the approach periodically to keep yourself, your liver and your weight healthy.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Healthy proteins and lean meats
• Water

Instructions

1. Eat food only when you are hungry. You should never feel stomach pains because you are starving, but you also shouldn't eat until you feel overly full.

2. Keep your body hydrated well during the day by drinking at least 64 oz. of water, and 96 oz. is even more beneficial.

3. Eat foods that are naturally sweet or that don't contain refined sugars. Artificial sweeteners do not move through the digestive system freely as does natural sugar.

4. Eat enough food so you are satisfied rather than limiting your consumption to a particular number of calories. This is a healthier way to decide on serving sizes, as long as you are eating healthy foods.

5. Make fresh fruits and vegetables part of every meals and avoid cooking them if possible. Raw fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins and nutrients but lose some when they are cooked.

6. Choose foods that are not processed and natural, as they are easiest for the body to digest and retain more nutrients. Foods containing saturated fats and chemicals work against the effects of a cleansing diet.

7. Eat a diet full of proteins such as eggs, legumes and lean meats to promote a healthy liver.

Tips & Warnings

• Eat food slowly so your body has time to digest it without stress or pressure. By eating slowly, you will be less likely to overeat.

• Do not eat foods that you are allergic to or that irritate your system because your body will not be able to digest them properly.

References

• Target Woman: Liver Cleansing Diet