18 Foods That Cleanse Your Liver

1. Beets

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Beets—they do the body good. Especially the liver. Betaine, pectin and betalains are three of the many nutrients this superfood provides, helping the liver remove and eliminate toxins in the blood. Above is a delicious Apple and Roasted Beet Salad. See also #10.

2. Leafy Greens

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Leafy greens, the darker the better, are some of the most nutrient- and vitamin-rich vegetables on the planet. Not only do these veggies carry calcium, they’re packed with chlorophyll which purifies the blood — good news for the liver, and also Vitamin K. Here’s some more good news: leafy greens neutralize heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. . .saving the liver from working overtime.