Self-Cleaning: Our Bodies Are Built For It
So the best strategy for keeping the body clear of harmful substances is to do what you need to keep it functioning healthily.
And that starts with food.
A kidney-healthy diet consists of foods that aren’t too high in sodium, potassium and phosphorous, so include bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, onion, apples, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, red grapes, fish and olive oil.
A liver-healthy diet includes antioxidants, which prevent or delay cell damage. Foods high in antioxidants include beans, berries, artichokes, apples, pecans and plums as well as green tea. To improve circulation and blood supply to the liver, add garlic to your diet along with leafy greens, which contain vitamin K, which the liver uses to help in clotting to stop the bleeding when we hurt ourselves.
Nuts, which contain protein, fibre and essential fats, help both liver and cardiovascular health.
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