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Liver patients need to follow a healthy diet rich in foods with high nutritional value, because good nutrition is a necessary part of their treatment plan.
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There is a type of vegetable that liver patients should include in their daily diet, according to Dr. Karim Jamal, a clinical nutritionist.
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Karim said that carrots are the vegetables he refers to, explaining that they are of great importance for liver patients, because they contain some nutrients necessary for their health.
The clinical nutritionist added that carrots contain beta-carotene and flavonoids, which are plant compounds that help enhance liver functions and purify it of toxins, thanks to their antioxidant properties.
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He explained that carrots provide great protection against fatty liver disease, due to their great ability to reduce the deposition of bile and fats in the liver.
According to the “Times of India” website, it is better for liver patients to drink carrot juice, and to enhance its nutritional value, it is recommended to mix it with celery or cucumber, and there is no harm in adding some spices to it, such as ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
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Jamal concluded his talk by pointing out that there are other benefits that carrots provide to liver patients, most notably:
– Strengthening the immune system, because it contains vitamin C, which enhances the body’s ability to combat bacteria and viruses.
– Promoting the health of the digestive system, as it is rich in dietary fiber, which improves bowel movement and facilitates the processes of digestion and excretion.
– Maintaining hydration of the body, because water constitutes a large percentage of its total nutritional value.
– Prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
– Weight loss, due to its low calories, in addition to the ability of its dietary fibers to suppress appetite.
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