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Use This Veggie to Safeguard Your Liver
Use This Veggie to Safeguard Your
Liver
 Environmental toxins are often bad news for your liver. But you could safeguard your health by eating spinach (Link to the spinach gnocci recipe
below).

 Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin, two substances found in spinach and other leafy greens, may help reduce the body's absorption of aflatoxin, a
common but potentially harmful type of environmental toxin.

Toxin Takedown

 Aflatoxin is a problematic substance produced by the molds that grow on certain food crops, like corn, cottonseed, peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat.
And since aflatoxin is known to cause liver damage, the FDA sets limits on how much can be in our food sources. But you may be able to add an
extra measure of protection by eating leafy greens. When volunteers in a study were exposed to very small, safe doses of aflatoxin, less showed up
in their systems if they were also given a little bit of chlorophyll or chlorophyllin.

Chloro Chemistry

 Researchers believe chlorophyll and chlorophyllin may form some sort of beneficial bond with aflatoxin that reduces intestinal absorption. In
addition to spinach, other good sources of chlorophyll include broccoli, parsley, green beans , kale, arugula, and leeks. And here are some delicious
ways to enjoy some of these veggies:

Go Organic

 It’s always best to buy 100% organic fruits and vegetables but if there are 12 that are critical, buy organic when you purchase the “dirty dozen” to
dramatically cut your exposure to pesticides. These are the 12 most pesticide-polluted fruits and veggies. Solution: Grab the organic versions.
 
 Fruits
         Peaches and nectarines
         Strawberries and cherries
         Apples and pears
         Imported grapes

 Veggies
         Spinach and lettuce
         Potatoes and celery
         Sweet bell peppers


Beyond Pesticides

 Cutting your exposure to pesticides is only one reason to go organic. La Puma says you'll be healthier, too, because some organic foods are more
nutritious than their conventionally grown counterparts.

-RealAge
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