Summer food recipes to help cool the liver and nourish the kidneys

Quang Minh (theo NIH) |

Here are summer recipes that have been proven to help cool the liver and nourish the kidneys, helping the body recover better in hot conditions.

Shrimp growing pennywort soup

Gotu kola contains asiaticosides and flavonoids that help protect liver cells from oxidative damage, while enhancing the kidney's blood filtration function.

Gotu kola is also cool, naturally diuretic, helping to reduce body heat in the summer. Shrimp is a source of easy-to-dical protein, containing astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant, which helps the liver fight free radicals.

How to prepare: Wash the gotu kola, lightly blend the water and cook the finished carcass with the crushed fresh shrimp, add sliced ginger, and season. Use while still warm to aid digestion and cool the liver.

Green bean porridge

Scientific analysis: Green beans are high in polyphenols, vitamin B and soluble fiber. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), green beans help reduce ALT and AST liver enzymes in people with fatty liver thanks to the mechanism of reducing inflammation and supporting the removal of am am amoniac through the digestive tract.

Porridge is an easily absorbed food, helping the digestive system rest, reducing the burden on the liver.

How to prepare: Wash the rice and green beans, simmer with fresh coconut water. Eat warm green bean congee, add a little sea salt or roasted black sesame to enhance flavor and nourish the kidneys.

Salmon grapefruit salad

Scientific analysis: Salmon contains omega-3 (EPA, DHA) which has the effect of reducing inflammation and lowering triglycerides, a factor related to fatty liver.

Omega-3 from salmon helps reduce liver fat and improve insulin sensitivity. Grapefruit is a fruit rich in vitamin C, naringenin, which supports the liver in metabolizing lipids and detoxifying.

Grapefruit also has a mild diuretic effect, helping to support kidney function.

How to prepare: thinly sliced salmon, mix with grapefruit bags, purple onions, Vietnamese coriander, light-smelling garlic and chili fish sauce. Served with grilled sesame rice paper. A refreshing, fat-free dish, suitable for people with fatty liver or overweight.

Watermelon juice

Watermelon contains citrulline, an amino acid that can increase blood circulation, soothe blood vessels and urinate. According to the National Kidney Foundation, adding watermelon juice helps reduce the risk of kidney stone formation and improve blood filtration function.

Watermelon has the effect of welding, helping to cool the liver and reduce endogenous heat.

How to prepare: Squeeze the whole, unsweetened watermelon, you can add a few mint leaves or 1⁄2 lemon to enhance the flavor. Eating cold after meals helps relieve thirst, diuretic, and helps the liver and kidneys detoxify.

Cucumber mushroom soup

Cucumbers contain ergothioneine - a powerful antioxidant, which helps increase the synthesis of glutathione, the main detoxification compound in the liver.

Consuming mushrooms at least 3 times a week helps improve liver function and reduce the risk of developing into inflammatory fatty liver. Stomach-light mushroom soup, easy to digest, suitable for summer dinner.

How to prepare: Cooked fresh shiitake mushrooms with carrots, radishes, corn, add a little mineral salt and green pepper. You can eat vegetarian or add young tofu.

Quang Minh (theo NIH)
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