Foods to boost the liver and aid weight loss:
- Beetroots (rich in iron – good for liver)
- Broccoli and cabbages (high in detoxifying compounds)
- Leeks and onion (high in sulphur which detoxifies)
- Garlic – antibacterial to fight bugs
- Green tea (high in antioxidants)
- 85%-90% dark chocolate
- Fresh ginger and chillies – create thermogenisis in the body which aids weight loss
- Tumeric – high antioxidant and anti inflammatory
- Sweet potatoes – high in beta carotene – an antioxidant
- Oranges and lemons (use in hot water or olive oil dressings) increase your vitamin C to boost immunity
- Dark greens and bright coloured fruits and veg e.g. kale, red onions, red peppers – make use of a local organic veg box (high antioxidants)
What to make:
- Broccoli and walnut soup with feta cheese
- Carrot and sweet potato soup with chillies, ginger and garlic and grated orange peel
- Stuffed squash with pine nuts, quinoa, pomegranates onions and leeks
- Beef or chestnut stew with turnips and carrots + braised red cabbage
- Mash potato with added leeks, cabbage, and spring onions
- Mashed sweet potato with garlic
- Beetroot cake with dark chocolate and Stevia
- Kale crisps (rub kale with olive oil and sea salt and bake at 200 for 10 minutes (turning half way through) until crisp but not burnt
- Stir fry with ginger, chillies, broccoli, soy beans. Make a Chinese sauce with soy sauce or Braggs Aminos and fresh squeezed orange juice
- Green cabbage braised with bacon, chestnuts and apple