what is the best fruit that helps better liver function
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Schisandra (Magnolia Vine) is a genus of shrub commonly grown in gardens. It is a hardy deciduous climber which thrives in virtually any soil; its preferred position is on a sheltered shady wall. It may be propagated by taking cuttings of half-matured shoots in August.\n\nSpecies include S. chinensis, S. glaucescens, and S. rubrifolia.\n\nIt is native to East Asia and its dried fruit is used medicinally. The berries of Schisandra chinensis are given the name wuweizi (???) in Chinese, which translates as "five flavor fruit," due to the fact that they possess all five basic flavors: salty, sweet, sour, pungent (spicy), and bitter. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used as a remedy for many ailments: to resist infections, increase skin health, and combat insomnia, coughing, and thirst.\n\n-From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizandra\n---------------------\n\nSchizandra (Fruit)\n\nThe applicable part of schisandra is the fruit and is often referred to as an adaptogen. It improves liver function, increases concentration, coordination, respiratory function, and endurance. It is also has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tussive, anti-convulsant, anti-depressant, anti-fatigue, tranquilizing, and a decrease in bleeding properties.\n\nSchisandra is often used to reduce fatigue, improve work performance, and build strength. Some people claim that it improves libido in women and staying power in men. \n\n-From http://lifenutrientsusa.com/glossary482.html
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So here are your 5 easy natural detox tips\nEat cherries and strawberries\nThese foods are rich in ellagic acid a nutrient that helps mop up free radicals and help combat pollutants such as alcohol and as a by product they boost brain power.\nYou can also add raspberries an alternative to the above 2 choices.\nEat Grapes\nThese are rich in flavinols, which help your arteries work to their maximum and make blood run smoothly and quickly around the body.\nEat citrus fruits such as berries\nThese foods are rich in vitamins C & E, which will help cleanse and detoxify the liver making it work more efficiently.\nPrunes & Fibre\nEat prunes as they will naturally cleanse the colon stimulating the gut and help expel waste quicker, you should also up your intake of fibre as well to cleanse the colon further.\nApricots\nIf you are smoker this food is particularly useful, apricots are rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C which helps repair smoke damage to the lungs.\nCranberries or juice\nContains proanthocyanidin which are antitoxants that will help cleanse and flush out the kidneys.\nYou can also add a couple of supplements if you wish top the above list to help detoxify further. Alfalfa and milk thistle are good choices. The first acts as a general cleanser and the second as a cleanser for the liver.\nYour organ will be working more efficiently with above foods and this will help you get rid of weight faster as your kidneys and liver in particular will work more smoothly.\nNow here are 5 tips to lose weight fast\n5 Easy weight loss tips\nDrink Iced Water\nTwo litres a day minimum. Water has to be iced as the body will burn 100 calories just heating the water to normal body temperature. Also hunger pangs are very often thirst pangs, so this will help you stop over eating.\nAdd lemon to flavour if you wish and gain the added benefit of cleansing your liver at the same time.\nWater also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidneys flush waste quicker. When you don't drink enough water the liver needs to help the kidneys perform this function. When the liver has to help the kidneys its normal function of providing stored fat for energy is slowed down.\nGreen tea\nDrink 5 cups a day. Research shows this can burn a massive 80 calories a day! It is believed the antioxidant catechins in green tea boost the metabolism and help burn fat.\nChilli sauce & mustard\nThese foods increase your calorie burning capacity by between 5 - 10% for up to 2 hours after eating. This is because they contain capsaicin which speeds the metabolism, so if you enjoy hot food your in luck!\nLow fat diary foods\nCan increase fat burning in the abdominal area. Why? Because these foods are rich in calcium which encourages the release of fat from fat cells and also reduces the amount of fat absorbed.\nEat Fibre\nEating fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel as stated above and makes you feel full.\nThe average person can lose 9-10 pounds in one year just from doubling their fiber intake aim for 25grams per day ( the average for most adults is just 8grams ) fiber rich foods include strawberries, apples, brown rice, chick peas, potatoes ( with skins ) and brown rice.
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If you are going to rely on eating the cleansing agents, then you'd better be prepared for  two to six months of consistent dietary changes before you'll feel any effect.  \n\nYou can access a number of liver detoxification products through online health stores.  This is probably the best and easiest route, since you live so far from town. \n\nI tell you from experience, it's best to use high quality, guaranteed potency herbal extracts (which are a liquid form to be added to warm water - not pills), rather than solid food for liver cleanse.  It's much more convenient, and quicker.  \n\nI suggest you do a bit of research first.  Brand names of herbal extracts that I've used and recommend are, Gaia Herbs, Herbs Etc, and NOW products.\n\nYou can purchase these brands from many online sites. \n \nAlso, there are some online health assessment questionnaires that you can complete to help you get a better idea of what cleansing agents you should use. \n\n ***Online assessment is in no way a reliable substitution for a health evaluation from a certifed Naturopath or Dietician.  But it is a good research tool to help point you in the right direction.\n\n\nOne permanent, simple life change you can make to help keep your liver healthier is to always add dandelion greens to your salad.  And, make sure to eat raw, fresh leafy green every day.\n\nWishing you bountiful health!\n\nEdited}\nI understand your frustration about wanting a direct answer to your direct question.  The answer is: You can only perform liver cleansing by the 'JUST EATING REGULAR GROCERIES METHOD' with a significant time commitment, and sustained dietary changes.  Hence, the reason why the answers you've received reference some product or another.  \n\nThe quickest way to liver cleansing with only groceries is to buy loads of fresh, organic veggies - including:  garlic, onions, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, beets (root and leaves), black radish, red peppers, cabbage, asparagus, wheat grass, leafy greens including dandelion, various sprouts and several small, fresh lemons.  Commit to a weekend juice fast.  Use a juicer (not a blender ... a juicer gets much more of the nutrition close to the skin) to juice down all but the lemon.  Spend Sat & Sun alternating between the fresh vegetable juice, and lemon water using fresh lemon.  \n\nDepending on the state of your liver and its toxicity, you may need to repeat the juice cleansing several times.  It's alot of work to do it this way, that's to say nothing of the expense.  You really might find purchasing high potency liquid herbals from the internet far more convenient, and ulitmately less expensive.  Good luck.
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Diet soda. Each can of regular contains 12 spoons of sugar. \nDiet, does not.\nAs you said, none would be better. Fruit juices, smoothies etc.\nBest of luck
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The article in the Journal Medicine Today encouraged a gradual reduction in weight which has been shown to improve liver function and reverse liver damage. However the authors warn against very rapid weight loss from fad diets or radical surgery which may have a negative impact upon the progression of liver injury. Also, dont go Veg, when your body is healing it is crucial to get complete protiens (most of which come from animal sources). Just remember to keep animal products at a minimum and cholesterol low (that wont help the liver). As far as the kidneys....you can get cranberry extract at any drug store (pill or tincter form) pop one of those a day with plenty of water.
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BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nAfter  Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way  again! \n\nBananas Containing three natural sugars -  sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana  gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.  Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy  for a strenuous 90-minute workout.   No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.  But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.  It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and  conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. \n\nDepression: \nAccording to a recent survey \nundertaken by MIND amongst  people suffering from depression, many felt much better after  eating a banana.   This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a  type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel  happier. \n\nPMS: \nForget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which  can affect your mood. \n\nAnemia: \nHigh in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. \n\nBlood Pressure: \nThis unique tropical  fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it  the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food  and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry \nto  make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. \n\nBrain Power: \n200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams  this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a  bid to boost their brain power.  Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. \n\nConstipation: \nHigh in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. \n\nHangovers: \nOne of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to  make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood  sugar levels, while the milk soothes and \nre-hydrates your system. \n\nHeartburn: \nBananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. \n\nMorning Sickness:   \nSnacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. \n\nMosquito bites: \nBefore  reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected  area with the inside of a banana skin.  Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. \n\n\nNerves: \nBananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the  nervous system.\n\n\nOverweight and at work? \nStudies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads  to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at  5,000 hospital patients,  researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs.  The  report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood  sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. \n\n\nUlcers: \nThe banana is used as the  dietary food against intestinal disorders because \nof its soft  texture and smoothness.  It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases.  It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of  the stomach. \n\nTemperature control: \nMany other cultures see  bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical  and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand,  for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is  born with a cool temperature.\n\n\nSeasonal Affective Disorder \n(SAD):
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Yes, it is true!!!! Eating fruit or drinking fruit juice will sweeten the semen and make it better tasting by far!
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OK, while oysters are good for many people, folks with liver disease cannot eat shellfish, and that includes oysters.  I have a cat with liver disease (and I know, not related, right?) who can't have seafood-derived catfood since shellfish can and will be in there.  Same thing for people, since the liver does the same thing in cats as people.\n\nShellfish are bottom feeders.  They absorb and can't get rid of all the nasty things in the ocean, like mercury and lead.  These heavy metals are deadly to your liver.  Your liver will try to get rid of these metals and be unable to do so, leading to acute liver failure.  It is practically a guarantee that with each oyster you will encounter heavy metals due to the fact that we don't know where each piece of ocean meat comes from, and all the waters off the US, Arica, and Asia are quite polluted anyway -- no oysters for you, my dear, no matter how cooked they may be.
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Pineapple is my favorite high fiber diet!!\nFor this reason, they can help correct disorders of the large intestine (colon), and keep it functioning normally.\n\nPurpose\nDietary fiber is the part of a plant that provides and maintains the plant's structure. Cellulose, hemicellulose, polysaccharides, pectins, gums, mucilages, and lignins are dietary fibers. These fibers are unrelated chemically, however, they all have one thing in common -- they can't be digested by the human body. For this reason, they can help correct disorders of the large intestine (colon), and keep it functioning normally. Therefore, it is important to increase the amount of fiber in the diet. \n\nFunction of The Colon\nThe main job of the colon is to complete the digestion process. This occurs by removing excess water from food wastes entering from the small intestine. When wastes pass through the intestines too quickly, not enough water is absorbed. Watery stools and diarrhea are the result. In contrast, if the passage of waste is too slow, too much water is absorbed. This results in hard stools and constipation, which often leads to straining. These simple problems occasionally lead to more serious disorders. \n\nThe Importance of Dietary Fiber\nFiber (also called roughage or bulk) promotes the wavelike contractions that keep food moving through the intestine. Also, high-fiber foods expand the inside walls of the colon. This eases the passage of waste. Fibrous substances pass through the intestine undigested. They also absorb many times their weight in water, resulting in softer, bulkier stools. \n\nStudies show that rural Africans, who eat diets high in fiber, eliminate food waste in one-third the time it takes people from urban westernized cultures. Their stools are larger and softer. Because of the greater bulk and speed of foods through the digestive tract, it is believed that harmful substances are also swept out before they can cause problems. In fact, these rural people have fewer of the digestive tract diseases that plague Western man. It is thought that this may be related to the nature of their diet. \n\nA high-fiber diet causes a large, soft, bulky stool that passes through the bowel easily and quickly. Because of this action, some digestive tract disorders may be avoided, halted, or even reversed simply by following a high-fiber diet. A softer, larger stool helps prevent constipation and straining. This can help avoid or relieve hemorrhoids. More bulk means less pressure in the colon, which is important in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis (defects in the weakened walls of the colon). In addition, fiber appears to be important in treating diabetes, elevated cholesterol, colon polyps, and cancer of the colon. \n\nNutrition Facts\nAs long as a balanced selection of foods from each of the basic food groups is chosen, the High Fiber Diet is nutritionally adequate. Some studies indicate that excessive intake of certain dietary fiber sources may bind and interfere with the absorption of the following minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. However, there appears to be no problem for those adults who follow a balanced, regular diet. Occasionally, a physician may prescribe supplements. \n\nThe Use of Fiber in the Irritable Bowel\nIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders of the lower digestive tract. There is no disease present with IBS, but it creates bothersome symptoms such as altered bowel habits -- constipation, diarrhea, or both alternately. There may also be bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, and spasm. An attack of IBS can be triggered by emotional tension and anxiety, poor dietary habits, and certain medications. Increased amounts of fiber in the diet can help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome by producing soft, bulky stools. This helps to normalize the time it takes for the stool to pass through the colon. Liquids help to soften the stool.
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My father adds Carots, celeri, watermelon, (any type of melon), mango, peaches, apple, beats, avacado and papaya.  VERY healthy and you can use any of the above.  \n\nMy fave:  Mango, avacado, carot and papaya and a bit of melon.  Delicious!!!
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The answers so far are pseudo-scientific nonsense.\nFood does not rot in your stomach.\nGlycemic index tells you nothing about your metabolic rate.\nFiber has nothing to do with metabolism and neither has digestion nor the peristaltic movements of your gut.\nFruit is tasty however.\nI can't find any scientific reference to the effect of fruit upon metabolism.
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Definitely you should not have any alcohol for 5 days prior to the liver function test.  Also avoid tylenol.  Drink lots of water for 3 days before the test and you will be fine!
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The liver is the only organ(besides your skin) that is able to regenerate after injury or illness.  God designed it so, as it has the primary function of cleansing the blood.  It also produces bile for digestion of intestinal waste.  Bile is usually dark green to blackish in color..hence, the dark red appearance  The liver also makes good and bad cholesterol..so harming your liver is bad..and detoxifying it through healthful eating habits is good.  When the liver is ill, a person or animal will become jaundice, having a yellowish cast to skin and the white part of the eyes..also, in extreme liver disease, the abdomen will become distended..as the the toxins are not leaving the body and fluid builds up in the abdomen.
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You need to get rehydrated so drink pure water and avoid anything that will remove water from your body - such as coffee, tea, chocolate, cola, etc.\n\nIn addition, you are full up with chemicals so don't add processed rubbish - replace with fresh fruit and vegetables to purify the body and help your liver out.\n\nGet calories inside you ASAP because drinking usually involves digesting simple carbohydrates - you will need to stop this evil sugar low by eating food that will balance your blood sugar. To get the best, eat complex carbohydrates (pasta, rice, yam, potato, noodles) with vegetables rather than reaching for the sweeties.\n\nPS - you bring it and I will kiss it.
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Grapefruit.  It's light, and naturally diuretic.  The vitamin C and natural sugars will energize you for your game.
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It's berry season, and closely approaching the best of the berry season.\nLook at salads with baby greens and think about some fresh berries, a vinaigrette dressing and maybe some sunflower seeds.  (balsamic vinaigrette is great with fruits)\nCheck out your local newspaper for nearby farms or farmers markets for the best pickin's.
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drinking tons of water can help. also drinking cranberry juice helps tons! Cran-grape juice is much better tasting than cranberry in my opinion...