In 3 months, it breaks down fats into the liver.
Fatigue, slow digestion, dull complexion … When the liver saturation, the whole organism feels it. The liver plays a central role in the elimination of waste and the digestion of fats. Support it in the fall, when the body slows down, helps preserve energy and balance. In addition to being tasty and comforting, some fall vegetables can precisely help support liver health. One of them, adored as a soup or simply returned to the pan, seems very effective for its detox of this organ.
To show this hepatotective effect, university researchers of Tehran’s Medical Sciences (Iran) have studied hamsters Golden from Syria because their fat metabolism is very similar to that of humans. The hamsters were distributed at random in three groups: group 1 received a healthy and standard diet, group 2 received a diet very rich in fats and cholesterol for 14 weeks to develop the “foie gras” disease (hepatic steatosis or mash) and group 3 had exactly the same diet rich in fat and cholesterol as group 2, but with a portion of the “miracle vegetable” daily. After 3 and a half months, the study showed that the group having eaten the vegetable had less fat and inflammation in the liver, which was not the case for other groups.
This vegetable is naturally rich in sulfur compounds, flavonoids (especially kaempferol), which are powerful antioxidants as well as fiber, three key elements for liver health and improving digestion. To fully enjoy its benefits, experts therefore recommend that leek are regularly integrating into your diet. You read that right: it is the leek that is able to do good to your liver. A daily portion of 100 grams (the equivalent of half a white of fresh leek) is a healthy quantity and easy to reach. Note that for sensitive intestines, it is preferable to consume the white part of the leek, because its fibers are easier to digest than those of the green part.
Composed of almost 90 % water, leek contributes to hydration, crucial for proper intestinal functioning. It therefore also has an effect Diuretics: its excellent potassium/sodium ratio promotes renal elimination, helping to detoxify and drainage of the body. In the middle of the season of soups, it is the ideal time to prepare the traditional soup “earth-upstairs” soup to do good for your liver and warm up!
