To help your liver work as it should try the following strategies:

Hydrate 

Provide your liver with the fluid it needs to effectively eliminate and detoxify. Avoiding further dehydration by reducing tea and coffee intake to no more than 2-3 cups per day.

Avoid Alcohol 

Alcohol is a direct toxin to the liver and so excessive intake can lead to liver cell damage. Do stick to safe limits, which is one standard drink for women on no more than five days per week or two standard drinks for men.

Reduce Toxic Fats

Trans fats found in processed and packaged foods as well as excessive intake of saturated fats found in animal products such as fatty cuts of meat can overwhelm the liver’s ability to deal with these and can contribute to fatty liver disease, which is where the liver becomes ‘clogged’ with excess fatty tissue making it less efficient.

Reduce Sugar

Fructose found in table sugar as well as fruit can overwhelm the liver also if eaten in excess. The result can be fatty liver disease as described above, as well as insulin resistance whereby your body becomes less able to handle and process dietary sugars. Limit processed foods as these often have hidden sugars as well as fruit to no more than two pieces per day.

Avoid Paracetamol

This drug is often taken in excess and for too long which can damage the liver. Stick to no more than 4 grams per day (usually equivalent to 8 capsules or tablets) for no more than three days consecutively.

Stay Regular

A healthy liver requires a healthy digestive system as the two are linked. Staying regular and avoiding constipation is key. Try increasing your fibre intake slowly to avoid bloating. If you have digestive troubles you could try taking a good quality probiotic.

Staying on top of your liver health

• Start your day with a large glass of water. Some find it easier to drink room temperature or warm water with a little lemon added. Keep hydrated throughout your day.
• Have a higher protein breakfast such as eggs on a bed of spinach or kale, a protein shake containing psyllium husks for fibre, or plain yoghurt and berries. Avoid processed cereals or fruit juices.
• Have a lighter lunch – ideally a large salad with a small amount of protein.
• Trade your afternoon coffee for a herbal tea instead.
• Make your evening meal the smallest and opt for fresh steamed vegetables and fish, lean cuts of meat, or chicken. Ideally include in your week three serves of fresh fish. Avoid higher mercury containing fish such as swordfish, flake, or basa. Avoid over-indulging in desert by having a herbal tea instead and keep alcohol to a minimum. Perhaps trade a glass of wine for sparkling mineral water.

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