The bloodstream carries life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients to your organs and tissues. But if your liver and kidneys are not functioning properly, it becomes difficult to eliminate waste and toxins from your blood, and this causes your blood to become toxic.
This can result in a weakened immune system that is unable to effectively fight off infections.
Unfortunately, chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are rampant, and these can take a toll on the liver and kidneys.
In addition, everyday stressors—such as poor nutrition, exposure to environmental toxins, sleep deprivation, and a sedentary lifestyle—can make your blood sluggish and unable to cleanse itself of toxins and waste.
So, how can you ensure that your liver and kidneys are working at optimal levels to keep your blood running clean?
Today, we look at twelve foods that can cleanse the blood, fortify the liver, and nourish the kidneys.
Whether it’s removing harmful fats from the liver, helping the body flush away toxins, regenerating liver cells, or boosting levels of glutathione, these liver and kidney-friendly foods can ease your toxic burden and promote overall health.
Watch this video until the end to learn about the BEST fruit you can eat for your liver.
Let’s start with a refreshing fruit, Number 12 is “Lemons”.
Not only are fresh lemons and lemon juice packed with the antioxidant vitamin C, but they also increase levels of another powerful antioxidant in the body: glutathione.
Glutathione, often called the “master antioxidant,” reduces inflammation and assists the liver in purging harmful toxins from the body.
One recent study published in Phytotherapy Research concluded that hesperidin – one of the active ingredients found in lemons – can help reduce liver fat deposits and inflammatory markers for those suffering from fatty liver disease.
Lemons contain citric acid, a natural diuretic that flushes toxins from the kidneys. Furthermore, citrate, a salt found in citric acid, can prevent kidney stones from forming.
The next time you’re using lemons in juices or recipes, consider washing and grating the peels into your dishes for a detoxifying boost.