• Eat antioxidant-rich foods to promote a healthy liver.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of heather vescent
  
  

Cruciferous Vegetables

• Cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts, contain sulfur derivatives that help the liver get rid of toxic substances in an efficient manner.
  
  

Bitter Greens

• Alternative health practitioners recommend the consumption of bitter greens, such as dandelion, chicory and endive, to increase bile production in the liver.
  
  

Turmeric and Liver Function

• Turmeric supports liver functions as a detoxification promoter and antioxidant that protects the organ from free radicals.
  
  

Considerations

• Given the fact that the liver is responsible for filtering toxins in the body, it is exposed to a large amount of them on a daily basis. Eating a diet high in antioxidant-rich foods can help protect the liver from being damaged by these toxins.
  
  

Warning

• While excess alcohol is known to damage the liver, alcohol combined with the painkiller acetaminophen packs a double whammy. Taken together, these two substances can cause severe hepatitis and permanent liver damage.