12 top foods that are good for the liver There is no one food or list of foods that will magically protect your liver. Maintaining a healthy liver is about maintaining a healthy body. There is definitely an association between some conditions and liver disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, and diabetes. It therefore makes sense to lead a lifestyle that prevents and/or manages these conditions. Consume the right amount of kilojoules to maintain a healthy weight, have lots of fibre to keep your digestive tract healthy and reduce cholesterol levels, and eat only a small amount of fat. Of the fat you do eat, try to have more unsaturated fats than saturated. Below is a list of foods that stand above the rest in their food group that will help you achieve these things. Note: If you have been diagnosed with some kind of liver disease, you may have specific dietary requirements for protein, salt and fluid intake. Speak to your doctor or dietitian.
1. Almonds Other sources: other nuts (all except coconut, which contains saturated fat). Benefits: Almonds are packed with nutrients – fibre, riboflavin, magnesium, iron and calcium. In fact, almonds have more calcium than any other nut – 75mg in one serving (about 23 almonds). Like all nuts, almonds provide one of the best plant sources of protein. And nuts are also good for your heart as they contain unsaturated fats – a healthier type of fat that helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. Recommended intake: Aim for 1 – 2 tablespoons of raw unsalted almonds (or other nuts) five times per week.
2. Oats Other sources: brown rice, couscous Benefits: Eating oats on a regular basis may lower cholesterol levels, reduce heart disease risk and prevent type 2 diabetes. It is thought that this is because oats have