Detox: nutritionist recommends 5 foods that help cleanse the liver

The accumulation of fat in the liver can be caused by several factors, among them is a diet rich in fats, the use of medications, frequent intake of alcoholic beverages, untreated diabetes and uncontrolled cholesterol.

Fat in the liver causes inflammation and impairs the proper functioning of the body, and may develop into hepatic steatosis – when there is a disturbance it causes the impairment of part of the liver – or even cancer.

Nutritionist Patrícia Melo, who works in Brasília, lists foods that help prevent fat in the liver and can help in the detoxification process of the organ.

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Cholesterol is a fatty compound essential for the structure of cell membranes and some hormones.Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images

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However, what we normally understand as cholesterol is actually a sum of different types: the famous HDL and LDLGetty Images

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LDL, known as “bad” cholesterol, when it is at high levels, can form a plaque on the walls of the arteries, making it difficult or preventing the passage of bloodistock

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The higher the LDL rates, the greater the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.VSRao/https://pixabay.com

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They are: xanthelasmas and xanthomas (small fat balls that appear on the skin), pain in the belly, fingers and toesGetty Images

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To control bad cholesterol, it is important to exercise, for example, for 30 minutes a day, three times a week.iStock

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Increase intake of soluble fiber, such as oat flour and bran, which absorb excess cholesterol in the intestine and eliminate it from the bodyTatyana Berkovich/istock

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Increase your intake of healthy fats, which are present in extra virgin olive oil and foods rich in omega 3iStock

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And increase your intake of drinks like black tea and eggplant juice, which also help control cholesterol.Tatyana Berkovich/istock

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Beetroot

Beetroot is rich in antioxidants, such as betalains, which reduce liver damage caused by free radicals.

Oat

Oats are high in beta glucan, a soluble fiber that lowers high cholesterol.

Brazil nuts

It is a source of good fats such as omega 3 and vitamin E, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action.

Avocado

Rich in nutrients, the fruit increases the production of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps the liver eliminate inflammatory substances.

Orange

The orange contains a lot of fiber and vitamin C, collaborating in the production of enzymes that clean the liver.

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