Ok so I have arrived back to England and I was pleased to see the sun was out to great me when I landed. As I was driving back in the taxi from the airport I realised that I’ve yet again been spoilt with food and drink and have indulged a little too much, in my job travelling for several months of the year I often overdo it with rich food and alcohol ,off again in 2 weeks I have decided that I need to give my liver a healthy kick-start. So after a little research as to what this vital organ is responsible for, it would seem that if I was to adjust my diet a little over the next couple of weeks this could help flush out toxins and generally cleanse my body.

Here are a few detoxifying foods you can add into your diet to give your liver a helping hand.

Beetroots and Carrots are both extremely high in plant-flavonoids and beta-carotene, eating both beets and carrots can help stimulate and improve overall liver function.Add beetroot to salads, carrots can be roasted or used raw in salads.

Cruciferous Vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower will increase the amount of glucosinolate in your system, which wiadding to enzyme production in the liver. These natural enzymes help flush out carcinogens and other toxins from our bodies, which significantly lowers our risk of cancer.

Grapefruit is high in both vitamin C and antioxidants, it also increases the natural cleansing processes of the liver. For breakfast have a small glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and help boost production of liver detoxification enzymes that help flush out carcinogens.

Cabbage much like broccoli and cauliflower, eating cabbage helps stimulate the activation of two crucial liver-detoxifying enzymes that help flush out toxins. Try eating more coleslaw or try cabbage soup.

Turmeric is the liver’s favourite spice and helps boost liver detoxing by assisting enzymes that actively flush out known dietary carcinogens. Add a little of this detoxifying gem into your next stew or veggie dish for an instant liver pick-me-up.

Whole Grains such as brown rice, are rich in B-complex vitamins, these nutrients are known to improve overall fat metabolisation, liver function and liver decongestion. Just cut out foods with white flour,and instead try eating whole wheat alternatives simple.

Walnuts contain a high level of the amino acid arginine, walnuts aid the liver in detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts are also high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids which support normal liver-cleansing actions. Eat as a snack or add to your cereal.

Lemons & Limes contain very high amounts of the vitamin C, which aids the body in synthesising toxic material into a substance that can be absorbed by water. Drink a freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice first thing in the morning and help stimulate the liver.

Leafy Green Vegetables are one of our most powerful allies in cleansing the liver, leafy greens can be eaten raw, cooked or juiced. They are extremely high in plant chlorophylls, greens literally suck up environmental toxins from the blood stream. They have a distinct ability to neutralise heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides, these wonderful cleansing foods offer a powerful protective mechanism for the liver.

Garlic you really only need a small amount of this pungent white bulb to activate liver enzymes which helps your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver cleansing.

Green Tea is full of plant antioxidants known as catechins, a constituent known to assist the liver’s overall functions. Green tea is also a great way to improve your overall diet.

Olive Oil for example cold-pressed organic oils like olive, hemp and flaxseed are great for the liver when used in moderation. They help the body by providing a lipid base which can suck up harmful toxins in the body, taking some of the burden off the liver in terms of the toxic overload many of us suffer from.

Avocados this nutrient-dense superfood helps the body produce glutathione, which is necessary for the liver to cleanse harmful toxins. Recent studies have shown improved liver health when avocados are eaten regularly. Try avocado on toast or with crayfish,rocket, beetroot with an olive oil and lemon dressing, you would have eaten 5 liver cleansing foods in just one sitting.