My Food List for the Liver

💖 The easiest and most effective way to love your liver…

Is to eat nutrient-dense whole foods 🥗

That’s because there are 2 phases of liver detoxification, each of which depends upon a steady supply of nutrients to keep it going. Nutrients that are in foods like…

🥦 Cruciferous Vegetables (foods like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and collards support both phases of liver detoxification)

🧄 Garlic & Onions (these provide sulfur compounds, vitamin B6, and antioxidants)

🫐 Blueberries (contain polyphenols to support antioxidant status)

🥣 Turmeric (a powerful health-promoting spice!)

🍵 Green Tea (rich in EGCG & antioxidants)

Think of it this way:

Your liver is working around the clock to process chemicals and toxins for elimination. If it doesn’t have the nutrients it needs, detox will slow down and you’ll start to feel the effects on your health.

Save this post 📍 and commit to eating at least one of these foods every day!

Reference

Hodges RE, Minich DM. Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-Derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application. J Nutr Metab. 2015. [link]

Easy Ways to Support Detox Today!

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Because healthy detoxification is foundational to feeling good 🙌

Did you know we have 6 pathways of detoxification? Here they are and how you can easily support them:

Skin ➡️ Dry Brush

Lungs ➡️ Deep Breathing

Liver ➡️Vegetables

Kidneys ➡️ Water

Bowels ➡️ Fiber

Lymph ➡️Movement

Did you ever think about how hard your body is working on your behalf?

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Cleanse vs. Everyday Detox

💥Let’s get this straight. 

Cleanses and detox protocols are in no short supply. 

And the same can be said for confusion and misinformation 🤦‍♀️ 

One thing most people don’t realize is that a “cleanse” or a “detox” is not the same as everyday detoxification. 

➡️ A cleanse is a few days to a few weeks of following a strict protocol. It’s like a reset. 

➡️ Everyday detoxification is supported by daily movement, drinking plenty of water, eating healthy foods, and optimizing nutrition over time. 

While a cleanse is safest and most effective when it’s individualized and guided by a skilled practitioner…

Everyday detoxification can benefit anyone for sustained health 🌱 

Want tips on supporting your body in everyday detoxification?

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Gluten or Dairy Sensitive?

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The top 2 food sensitivities I see in my practice are easily: gluten (wheat) & dairy (milk). 

These are also extremely common foods! 

So here are some of my top recommended food swaps…

🥨 For Gluten: 

Sandwich → Lettuce Wrap

Wheat Tortilla → Corn Tortilla

Pasta → Spaghetti Squash

PLUS most items come gluten free (pasta, bread, pancake mix, etc.)

🥛 For Dairy:

Milk → Almond or Oat Milk

Creamer → Coconut Milk

Butter → Olive Oil or Coconut Oil

Parmesan → Nutritional Yeast

PLUS you can find dairy-free cheese, yogurt, & ice cream!

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How to Move Past Food Sensitivities 💥

If you deal with food sensitivities ➡️READ THIS 👇👇

Just because you react to a food now does not mean you will never be able to eat that food again.

You read that 🧐 right.

Some people are able to optimize their gut & immune health and then happily eat foods that used to trigger them—without a problem 🥳

To be clear: I am talking about food sensitivities and NOT true food allergies here. You can see my recent posts that describe the difference.

Here are some ways to support your digestion & immune system to help calm reactivity:

✔️ Eat an “anti-inflammatory” diet, meaning whole foods that are rich in antioxidants

✔️ Support the gut microbiome with probiotic-rich foods

✔️ Chew your foods thoroughly and eat mindfully

This is only a tiny glimpse of all the things we can do to support people with food sensitivities because the solution is highly ✨individual✨

Curious about working on a root-cause approach to your health?

Schedule an initial visit and we can discuss food sensitivity protocols 💚