Whats the best way to detox this New Year?
The liver, the body’s largest solid organ, is chiefly responsible for cleansing the body of toxins that can pollute the system and erode our health and well-being. This means that supporting the function of the liver is usually a very powerful way to give the body an internal spring clean. The cornerstone of any liver-friendly programme is a diet that makes relatively light work for this organ. The diet should contain an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only do these foods tend not to tax and stress the liver, they also contain an abundance of nutrients such as vitamin C and carotenoids (e.g. beta-carotene) which can support liver function. Organic produce is best as this is relatively free of potentially toxic herbicides, pesticides and fungicides. Foods which contain a lot of either fat or protein should be down played in the diet, as they require quite a lot of chemical processing in the liver. The main foods to avoid are fatty meats such as beef, lamb and duck, dairy p
