The liver is the body's main Toxin processor but is easily overloaded by a diet high in fat, processed foods or alcohol. According to Healthline, green beans are one of the plant foods that help purify the liver naturally, widely used in traditional medicine and modern nutrition.
Green beans contain many antioxidants such as flavonoids, carotenoids and especially phenolic acid - which help reduce hepatitis, protect liver cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. In addition, soluble fiber in green beans also helps eliminate excess fat and cholesterol, reducing the burden on the liver during metabolism.
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that green bean extract has the effect of reducing liver enzymes (ALT, AST) and improving liver function in mice with hepatitis due to eating a lot of fat.
How to use green beans to purify the liver: Cook whole-skinned green bean congee, no added sugar, eat warm in the morning 2-3 times/week.
"You can use roasted green bean water (boiled and let cool) to drink to cool down and purify the liver on hot days.
"A avoid combining it with a lot of sugar, condensed milk or eating fried, fried green beans.
Note: People with weak taste buds or cold stomachs should eat small amounts of cooked green beans to avoid bloating and indigestion.
