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Sodium is no good for anyone unless they medically require it. It will raise anyone's blood pressure. Try to go organic if you can because it is the liver that cleans the garbage out. Try not to eat either carbohydrates only or protein only. Combine them so that neither one spikes and freaks the liver out. High glycemic sugar is another liver spike to try and avoid. Review your vitamin A intake, it is oil soluable and this weighs down the liver. I guess just make sure you don't eat too much fortified food. You don't need the folic acid unless you are pregnant(but that is another story for another bedtime). The researcher that hangs out on this forum says to eat 6-7 small meals, instead of 3 big ones.
The word "alchohol" should no longer be in your vocabulary. No ifs ands or buts.
Overweight also stresses the liver.
Smoking pot is a no no, it speeds up fibrosis.
That's it for now. That's my post for the week. Someone else should jump in here and add their 2 bits.
I agree with some of the above in oils, i also use Coconut Oil.
It is expensive but very good for your health
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Liver friendly diet. ( by Gauf)
Organic and free range foods.
These should be chosen whenever possible to avoid added hormones and chemicals.
Whole grains.
Whole grains contain natural fiber, slow down sugar absorption from carbohydrates and help to lower blood lipid levels.
Some examples are brown rice, whole oats, whole wheat, whole rye, quinoa and amaranth.
Artichokes. Consume steamed artichokes 3 to 5 times per week. Do not add butter or mayonnaise.
Berries and grapes. These are high in natural antioxidant properties. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Raw or lightly steamed retains the highest amount of nutrition and vitamins in the food.
Garlic. Raw garlic contains a component that is naturally antiviral. Consume 2 to 4 cloves daily. Avoid garlic if you are on protease inhibitors as it interferes with drug effectiveness.
Whey protein powder. This can be combined in a smoothie with frozen fruit and juice for adequate protein intake. Substitute with soy or rice protein for people if you have dairy allergies.
Nuts and seeds. Consume one serving of raw nuts a day. Roasting nuts changes some of the beneficial properties found in the nut oil.
Filtered water. Reverse osmosis or filtered water removes any chemicals occurring in the water supply.
Green tea. Consume 2 to 4 cups daily for antioxidant and cancer prevention properties. Avoid before bedtime if you are sensitive to caffeine.
Chicory tea. Consume 2 to 4 cups per day as a substitution for coffee. Chicory is also naturally beneficial to the liver. (Mix one-half to one full teaspoon per cup filtered hot water).
Ginger tea. This is helpful with controlling nausea.
Turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that gives food a wonderful yellow color. It is widely used for natural anti-inflammatory properties and can be added freely during meal preparation. Milk thistle seeds. These may be purchased in bulk at herb stores. Seeds can be ground in a coffee grinder (hint: Don't use the same coffee grinder you use for coffee) and liberally sprinkled on salads, soups, vegetables, whole grain cereals and in smoothies. Do not cook as this decreases effectiveness.
Thanks again for this!
Barb541
Barb541
It is expensive but very good for your health
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Keep in mind Coconut Oil is a saturated fat, no if ands or butts.
Berkeley Wellness Letter recently found that consuming Coconut Oil is neither good nor bad for you. Kinda neutral.
A friend lowered her chlorestrol by quiting coconut oil, but this is anecdotal and not science.
A really big potential plus to Coconut Oil is that at room temperature you can eat it with a spoon and it is kinda like ice cream. From what I hear on this forum the Ribavarin stuff you take for treatment works better if consumed with some sort of fat. So you could take your Riba and a tablespoon of Coconut Oil and keep away from the animal fats that are normally associated with this practice.
Whatever you do, make a list and slowly alter it. Don't just go to the supermarket and load up your shopping cart. Think basics first. Then move on to the exotics.
Yes I agree in part , i too use other oils ,the cocnut oil i use is virgin or unrefined as with all oils in moderation. Never tried the ice cream spoon thngy, funny. Breast milk please.. I wanted to add some info on cocnut oil just for the heck of it.
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Coconut oil is the healthiest oil on earth". Once wrongly accused of increasing cholesterol levels, coconut oil is now actually being used by doctors in the treatment of a variety of disorders. Clinical studies have shown that coconut oil has anti-microbial and anti-viral properties, and is now even being used in treating AIDS patients. Studies conducted in the Philippines last year showed that coconut oil does indeed reduce the viral load in AIDS patients.
Lauric Acid a Key Component to Health
Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid which is abundant in coconut oil, and considered responsible for many of its health benefits. Coconut oil is about 50% lauric acid. The only other abundant source found in nature is in human breast milk. Dr. Jon J. Kabara, PhD and Professor Emeritus of Michigan State University says, "Never before in the history of man is it so important to emphasize the value of Lauric Oils. The medium-chain fats in coconut oil are similar to fats in mother's milk and have similar nutriceutical effects."Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid which is abundant in coconut oil, and considered responsible for many of its health benefits. Coconut oil is about 50% lauric acid. The only other abundant source found in nature is in human breast milk. Dr. Jon J. Kabara, PhD and Professor Emeritus of Michigan State University says, "Never before in the history of man is it so important to emphasize the value of Lauric Oils. The medium-chain fats in coconut oil are similar to fats in mother's milk and have similar nutriceutical effects."
So how much coconut oil should one consume?
A good therapeutic dosage is 3 to 4 tablespoons a day. This provides enough lauric acid to build the immune system.
Also, look for unrefined coconut oil. Stay away from all hydrogenated oils, whether it is coconut oil or vegetable oils. Hydrogenated oils are oils with trans fatty acids, which have been altered from their original chemical composition, and have been shown to raise serum cholesterol levels that can lead to heart disease. Also look for unrefined coconut oils, like Virgin Coconut Oil. Most commercial coconut oils are RBD (refined, bleached, and deodorized). While these RBD oils do maintain the beneficial chemical structures of the medium chain fatty acids, they also contain chemicals used in processing.