The liver is an important organ in filtering out toxins, metabolizing nutrients and maintaining comprehensive health. However, a diet high in fat, alcohol, and prolonged stress can easily overload the liver.
According to Healthline and WebMD, supplementing simple healthy plant-based dishes can help the liver recover and function more effectively.
Suggested liver waste product soup: Gotu kola soup - green beans - pumpkin
This is the perfect combination of ingredients rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for the liver, because:
Gotu kola: Rich in triterpenoids - active ingredients that can soothe inflamed liver cells, promote liver cell regeneration. Gotu kola also helps with mild diuretic, thereby supporting the liver and kidneys in eliminating toxins.
Green beans: cool, help cool, detoxify, and cleanse the digestive system. The fiber in green beans also helps control cholesterol and supports liver function.
Pumpkin: Rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E - powerful antioxidants that help protect the liver from oxidative stress. Pumpkin also helps the soup have a natural sweetness and ease of eating.
Simple recipes that any housewife can successfully prepare:
Soak the green beans for 30 minutes, rinse.
Pull up the gotu kola, wash and drain. Pumpkin is cut into bite-sized pieces.
Boil 1.2 liters of water, add the green beans and simmer. Continue to add pumpkin and pennywort, season.
Cook for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Serve hot at main meals.
Note:
Women should not supplement too much pennywort if they are taking anticoagulants.
Use 2 - 3 times/week to promote the effectiveness of liver detoxification while still ensuring nutritional balance.
