Liver-Friendly Recipes
Everything we eat, breathe and otherwise absorb is processed by the liver. By purifying and transforming our food into substances fueling our body, the liver is dependant on what we feed ourselves. In the face of liver disease, where liver function is impaired, proper nutrition takes on increasing importance. A balanced diet containing sufficient calories and an appropriate ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats can assist a damaged or struggling liver to regenerate new, healthy liver cells.
While most authorities agree that carbohydrates should be the most predominant part of a liver supportive diet, balanced amounts of protein and fat are also crucial. Choosing the right balance of foods with your physician will take your specific metabolism needs and liver health status into consideration. When individuals with liver disease follow their advised nutritional program, the support offered to their liver is unmatched by any modern medical intervention.
Recipe: Beet & Apple Smoothie
April 7th, 2011Submitted By Eileen, Liver Cancer Survivor
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