Three Foods for Liver Protection

Introduction: Xu Yuqi, a senior national nutritionist, explains that the liver is the most vulnerable organ for modern people. Factors like alcohol consumption, overwork, and staying up late are the main culprits that damage the liver. These individuals often have symptoms of "internal heat," such as bloodshot eyes, a flushed face, and some even develop fatty liver. There are many ways to cleanse the liver; here, we introduce three liver-protecting foods.

Tomato is a liver-protecting fruit

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, while spinach has a sweet and mild nature, belonging to the liver meridian, and can calm the liver and improve vision. Both are excellent for liver cleansing. The simplest method is to blanch the spinach first to remove most of its oxalic acid, then change the water and cook the tomatoes and spinach together until done. For a slightly more refined approach, sauté the tomatoes first, then add water and simmer for a bit longer. Finally, add the blanched spinach and cook until it boils, then season to taste. The resulting soup is both delicious and nutritious.

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