Water spinach - a vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), water spinach is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E and antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin - substances that play an important role in protecting liver cells from oxidative stress.
Water spinach extract has the effect of reducing liver enzymes (ALT, AST), improving liver function and reducing lipid accumulation in the liver in mice with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Scientists explain that the strong antioxidant properties of flavonoids and polyphenols in water spinach are a key factor in helping to protect liver cells from damage-causing agents.
In particular, water spinach also has a high content of insoluble fiber, which helps increase intestinal motility, promoting the process of eliminating toxins through the digestive tract - thereby reducing the burden on the liver.
Water spinach soup is often cooked with lean meats such as lean pork or lean beef. This is a source of high-quality protein, which helps regenerate damaged liver cells.
According to the World Health Organization's Clinical Nutrition Guidelines (WHO), people with chronic liver disease still need to be provided with adequate protein, but should prioritize easy-to-dical detains from lean meat, fish or eggs.
A 2023 clinical study by the Tokyo Institute for Fatty liver Research (Japan) showed that fatty liver patients who were supplemented with 1g of protein/kg of lean meat in their 12-week diet had a significant improvement in liver enzyme index and reduced visceral fat accumulation.
Combining water spinach and lean meat creates a soup that is both cooling the liver and effectively supporting liver function thanks to:
Strong antioxidants from vitamins C, E, polyphenols in water spinach - help protect the liver from damage.
Increased detoxification through the digestive tract thanks to its high fiber content.
Supplement easy-to-dical tan from lean meat - helps maintain liver and immune function.
Easy to digest thanks to boiling method, no grease, suitable for people with liver disease or high risk.
According to the recommendation of the European Association for the Study of National liver Diseases (EASL), people at risk of liver disease should consume green and lean vegetables for 2-3 main meals a day.
The spinach soup with lean meat can be used 2-4 times a week, especially during the hot season to help purify the body.
Choose clean water spinach, do not spray pesticides, boil until steamed or cook soup with less spices, avoid adding MSG to ensure health.
When used properly in a scientific diet, this soup can completely become a "natural remedy" to help detoxify, improve liver function and protect long-term health.
