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Love Your Liver
what’s the buzz?
love your liver.
holiday liver stress…
during the holidays you’ll probably eat less healthy than you normally do. it’s likely you’ll eat more salt and sugar, eat more heavy food, and eat more in general. you also might be partying a little more 
. all that puts more stress on your liver, and since it’s colder outside, you might be exercising less, so your liver will be working harder.
how can i love my liver ?
we put together some liver loving tips. even if you try out one or two, you’ll be making your liver a little bit happier 
.
why your liver is so important
you probably don't think about your liver very often, haha, but it's called your live-r for a reason! it definitely keeps you healthy and alive.
- detoxifies your body
- aids in the intestinal absorption of healthy fats and important vitamins
- helps clean your blood
- helps keep your skin clear
- eliminates potentially harmful biochemical products produced by the body
- processes fats, including fatty acids and cholesterol
- manufactures important hormones
- converts glucose into glycogen which provides the body with short term energy storage
- helps break down old blood
- overall, it helps keep your body clean and healthy
healthy liver foods
here are some foods that your liver likes! some of them help with detoxification, and some provide anti-oxidents, compounds, and vitamins the liver needs.
- carrots
- onions
- garlic
- broccoli
- cabbage
- brussel sprouts
- cauliflower
- apples
- artichokes
healthy liver liquids
here are some drinks and liquids that your liver likes!
- carrot juice
- apple juice
- boiled lemon juice in water first thing in the morning
- green tea
- apple cider vinegar
- milk thistle tea
- ginger tea
- and water of course!
healthy liver herbs and supplements
any health related ideas we give are simply ideas. always inform yourself about herbs and supplements and check with your doctor or health professional if needed.
- milk thistle
- dandelion root
- artichoke leaves
- boldo leaf
- astragalus
- vitamins A, D, E, and K
- sarsaparilla
what else can i do?
well, if you love your liver year round, it will be less upset with you in general, but when your liver is under stress, it helps to get some exercise, and get enough rest!