Shawdesh Desk:

Liver carries out some of the most important functions in the body from regulating chemicals, digestion of food to production of bile to carry away waste and breaking down of fats in small intestine for digestion. Liver also aids in production of cholesterol and special proteins that help carry fats through the body. Liver also stores iron and regulates blood clotting.

Liver diseases are caused by a variety of factors including unhealthy food habits, alcohol use and genetic conditions that can damage the organ.

Dietician Manpreet Kalra in her recent Instagram post talks about foods that can support liver health:

1) Green tea: The dietician suggests having 1 cup of green tea in the evening around 4-5 pm. As per a Japanese study, drinking 10 cups of green tea per day can improve blood markers for liver health.

2) Olive oil: It can be used in salad dressings. Studies show that olive oil may reduce fat in liver, and also improve blood flow.

3) Cruciferous vegetables: Add vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage in your meals to improve liver function and levels of liver enzymes.

4) Walnuts: 1 soaked walnut in the morning can work wonders for your liver health. According to studies, walnut helps in reducing fatty liver disease.

5) Turmeric: Eating turmeric is also considered beneficial in liver issues. Have 1/4th tbs turmeric and 250 ml of water as turmeric tea around 4 pm.

6) Lemon: Kalra suggests having as a lemonade or squeeze in dal/sabji for better liver health.

7) Apple: The fruit is great for detoxification. Having 1 apple in mid meal around 11 am is beneficial.