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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Good foods for liver

Having a healthy liver is important to have greater energy and general well being.A  liver that poorly functions result in tiredness, headaches, bad breath, allergies and intolerances, problem skin and weight gain.

Two types of foods help liver to stay healthy and perform better: foods that help in the detoxification of liver and foods that are high in antioxidants which in turn  to help liver.

Here are some recipes that are loaded with foods that help liver to function properly.

Recipe # 1: Garlic Bread


Two cloves of garlic is recommended per day.This recipe uses two cloves.

What you need?
Italian or french bread

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large cloves of garlic minced
1 tsp chopped parsley-Finely chopped


How to prepare garlic butter?

Mix butter, minced garlic and chopped parsley in a small bowl.

How long to put in the oven?

Preheat the oven to 350.Cut the bread lengthwise and apply garlic bread on it.Face the bread towards the heat and broil for 10 min.
Let it cool and cut into 1 inch slices.








Recipe # 2: Avocado smoothie

Two avocados are recommended per week to cleanse the liver.The following recipe uses 1/2 avacado.

Ingredients:
1/2 large avocado
1 and half cup of milk( 360 ml)
2 tbsp sugar

Preparation:
Take the seed out and collect the pulp inside.
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend it for 2 min.Your smoothie is ready.







Recipe # 3: Guacamole

This recipe uses three avocados.

Ingredients:
3 avocados-Seed and skin removed
1 medium onion diced
2 plum tomatoes diced
3 table spoons chopped parsley/cilantro/coriander
1 tsp salt
Juice from 1 lime
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cayenne pepper

Method:

Take avocado, salt and lime juice  into a bowl and mash them well.Mix tomato,cilantro,onions, garlic and pepper.You are done.Serve with corn chips



Recipe #4: Honey lemon drink

Lemon is a great detoxifier.It not only helps liver but also helps stomach and promote weight loss.This recipe is really simple but gives you good benefits of lemon and honey.

Ingredients:
8 ounces of water( 250ml or quarter liter)
Lime juice from 1 fresh lemon.
2 table spoon honey

Preparation:
Bring water to boil and pour it into a bottle.Add honey and stir well. Finally add lemon juice.


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