Delicious food: 5 liver-nourishing dishes to help the body stay healthy and detoxify effectively every day

The liver is the second largest internal organ in the body and is also the most important “chemical factory”. Medical research shows that the liver performs more than 500 vital functions, from detoxification, waste removal, nutrient metabolism to energy storage and enzyme and hormone production. Thanks to that, our body can maintain balance and health.

Adding fresh foods rich in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants is the key to helping the liver function more effectively. Dishes made from green vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, and rustic ingredients such as broccoli, bitter melon, spinach, radishes or oats have all been proven to be beneficial for the liver. They not only support the detoxification process, reduce metabolic burden but also help prevent fatty liver disease, improve blood circulation and increase resistance.

Here are 5 foods that help “nourish the liver”, giving you a healthy body, a clear mind and a long life.

Fourstir-fried green cabbage with garlic

Broccoli is rich in sulforaphane and vitamin C, which helps speed up the elimination of toxins and effectively protect the liver. Eating it three times a week can reduce the risk of heart disease, while also helping the body feel light and full of energy.

Directions: Blanch broccoli in salt water mixed with oil, then stir-fry quickly with minced garlic, season with salt to taste.

Steamed eggs with wolfberry and red apple

Goji berries contain polysaccharides and betaine that help enhance the liver's detoxification ability, and red dates nourish the blood. When combined with steamed eggs, this dish is both delicious and helps reduce fatigue for those who often stay up late.

Directions: Beat eggs with warm water, sprinkle goji berries and red dates on top, steam for 10–12 minutes.

Spinach and pork liver soup

Spinach is rich in chlorophyll and fiber, which aids in bowel movements and reduces the accumulation of toxins. When cooked with pork liver – a food rich in iron and vitamin A – the soup not only nourishes the blood but also keeps the liver healthy.

Directions: Slice pork liver, soak to remove odor, cook with minced ginger. Then add blanched spinach, season with salt and pepper.

Pickled radish with lemon and honey

Lemons are rich in vitamin C and citric acid, which help the liver break down fat. When combined with sweet, crunchy white radish and honey, this dish is delicious, good for the liver, and aids in weight loss.

How to make: Thinly slice radish, marinate with salt, arrange with lemon, drizzle with honey, refrigerate for 2 hours and then serve.

Oat milk porridge

Oats contain beta-glucan which helps reduce fat accumulation in the liver. When cooked with milk, seeds and blueberries, the porridge is not only nutritious but also helps the digestive system work smoothly, suitable for breakfast.

Directions: Cook oats until soft, add milk, then sprinkle seeds and blueberries on top.