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Ten foods harmful to the liver
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Foods high in saturated fat
Cold cuts and dairy products.
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Foods high in refined sugars
Such as sweets, baked goods, sugary drinks, and refined flours.
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Fried foods
All fried foods.
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Foods high in added salt
Such as sausages or canned vegetables. A diet high in sodium can, in the long run, be a cause of liver cirrhosis.
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Snacks and snacks, high in fat, salt and sugar.
Healthy foods that contain mono- and polyunsaturated fats, such as nuts or, even better, fresh fruit, are preferable for our snacks.
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Pre-cooked and canned foods, which contain many preservatives, additives, fats and sugars.
Pre-cooked meals, pastries, cookies, soups, and freeze-dried or canned soups belong to this group.
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Raw meat (which may contain microorganisms or toxins) or roasted meat
The charred parts of barbecued or grilled meat, in fact, can release acrylamide, a substance responsible for cancer. It is therefore advisable to steam or boil meat.
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Unwashed vegetables and fruits.
Washing fruits and vegetables, in fact, removes impurities, pesticides and herbicides that would then have to be excreted, causing additional strain on the liver.
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Alcohol
Alcohol is a major cause of liver damage. Ethyl alcohol is metabolized in the liver into acetaldehyde, a toxic substance that can damage liver cells.
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Alkaloids
Such as caffeine, theine and, consumed in excessive amounts, theobromine (found in chocolate).
