Vietnam has 3 types of seeds that are 'precious medicine' for the liver.
Adding these nuts to your daily diet not only helps purify the body, but also supports the liver in eliminating toxins and preventing diseases.
The liver is an important organ of the body, playing a major role in detoxification, metabolism and energy production.
To keep the liver healthy, diet plays an important role, especially the addition of foods that support liver function. In Vietnam, there are three types of nuts that are familiar to us, but few people know that they are natural "miracle drugs" that help protect and improve liver function.
Lotus seeds - Nourish the liver and clear heat
Lotus seeds help nourish the liver and cool the body. Photo: Getty
Lotus seeds are not only a traditional food rich in nutritional value but also have very good effects on the liver. Lotus seeds contain many important nutrients such as protein, fiber and vitamins, especially vitamin C.
It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the liver from damage caused by free radicals.
In Oriental medicine, lotus seeds are considered a medicinal herb with heat-clearing properties, helping to detoxify the liver and soothe liver damage caused by heat toxins.
According to research fromJournal of Medicinal Food, lotus seed extract has anti-inflammatory properties and protects the liver from harmful environmental agents, as well as from an unhealthy diet.
In addition, lotus seeds also help improve sleep quality, thereby helping the body and liver recover after a long day.
Lotus seeds can be used in many dishes such as lotus seed sweet soup, lotus seed porridge, or even dried for snacks. You can make lotus seed tea and drink it regularly to help cool down and detoxify the body.
Green beans - Protect the liver from oxidants
Green beans help protect the liver from oxidants. Photo: Getty
Beans in general are always a great source of protein and fiber. Beans are also always at the top of the list of healthy foods recommended by nutritionists.
Among them, green beans with sweet taste, cool properties, non-toxic are the type of seeds that have the ability to detoxify and replenish vital energy, especially good for the liver.
Green beans are a familiar food in Vietnamese snacks and desserts such as green bean sweet soup, green bean cake or green bean water.
According to research fromNutrition and Metabolism, green beans contain many phenolic and flavonoid compounds, which have the ability to fight liver damage caused by free radicals.
These substances help reduce inflammation, protect the liver from oxidants and prevent the development of liver diseases such as fatty liver or hepatitis. At the same time, green beans also have the effect of clearing heat, detoxifying the liver and helping the body eliminate toxins more effectively.
Green beans can be used to cook sweet soup, make cakes or drink green bean water regularly. Roasted green beans are also a delicious, crispy snack, easy to prepare and preserve, very good for liver health.
Black sesame - Anti-toxin for the liver
Black sesame brings many health benefits. Photo: Getty
Black sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants like sesamin and sesamolin. These two substances have the ability to protect the liver from damage caused by toxins and oxidants.
Research fromJournal of Agricultural and Food ChemistryIt has been shown that sesamin has the ability to reduce fat accumulation in the liver, prevent fatty liver and improve liver function.
At the same time, black sesame is also rich in vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, which help nourish liver cells, improve cell regeneration and enhance the liver's detoxification function.
Black sesame seeds can be roasted and sprinkled on dishes such as salads, rice, or cakes. You can use black sesame in desserts or grind it into powder and drink it with water to maximize the benefits for the liver./.