According to Medical News Today and Healthline, a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can help protect liver cells from damage caused by free radicals and toxins. One of the dishes recommended by nutritionists is squash soup cooked with green beans and fresh ginger - a rustic dish but has a special function in supporting healthy liver.
Uses of soup:
Squash contains a lot of water, fiber and vitamin C, which help cool, diuretic, and support the excretion of toxins through urine.
Green beans are rich in flavonoids and vegetable protein, which help reduce inflammation, prevent fatty liver and stabilize liver enzymes.
Fresh ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, promotes blood circulation, helping to enhance the liver's detoxification ability.
Ingredients:
200g squash (peeled, cut into bite-sized pieces)
50g green beans for peeling
2-3 slices of fresh ginger
500ml of filtered water
Spices: Salt, pepper, green onions
How to cook:
Wash the green beans, soak in water for 30 minutes to leave the seeds soft.
Add the green beans to the pot, add water and ginger, and cook until the beans are soft.
Add the squash, season to taste and cook for another 10 minutes until the squash is cooked.
Sprinkle green onions and pepper in before turning off the heat.
According to the Journal of Functional Foods, supplementing foods rich in plant-based antioxidants such as green beans and squash helps improve liver function, reducing the risk of fatty liver and liver damage caused by alcohol, medicine or processed foods.
Note:
You should eat soup while it is still warm, 2-3 times/week.
Avoid adding grease or fatty meat to avoid reducing the effect of liver detoxification.
People with weak liver or high liver enzymes should combine this dish with a diet low in sugar and lots of green vegetables.
The information in the article is for reference only, not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate advice that is suitable for your health condition.
