Four Nuts That Support Your Liver
Besides being a tasty snack, some nuts provide a surprisingly healthy combination of liver-protective substances.
by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.
When it comes to questioning their healthfulness, nuts are not always portrayed in a positive light. This perception is largely due to the popularity of honey-roasted snacks and other nut products prepared with lots of additional fat, sugar and salt. However, nuts in their raw form are actually a kind of super food â protein-dense morsels loaded with nutritious substances. Because of the additional nutritional needs of a compromised liver, individuals living with liver disease are typically advised to include nuts in their diet.
Nuts are an excellent natural food, perfectly adapted to our taste and ability to pick, dry, store and crack. Because they have hard shells and are picked off large trees with deep roots, nuts are relatively well protected from pesticides and environmental pollution. Corresponding to pesticides and pollution, the liver is the organ responsible for neutralizing any toxins found in the bloodstream. For someone with liver disease, this function may be impaired. To ease the stress of detoxification on the liver, foods with a low level of toxicity, like nuts, are ideal for people with liver disease.
Besides their low risk of toxicity, nuts are highly nutritious, being a good source of protein, high in antioxidants and full of healthful, unsaturated fats:
â¢Â   Protein is essential for those with a compromised liver because it provides the building blocks for new cells, tissue repair and a functioning immune system.
â¢Â   Antioxidants are essential for those with a compromised liver because they help neutralize free radicals, factors known to damage liver cells.
â¢Â   Healthful, unsaturated fats are essential for those with a compromised liver because they help protect against fat accumulation in the liver. In addition, these good fats are essential to build healthy cell membranes around liver cells.
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