Veggie Remedy

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For Liver

Wilted Dandelion and Broccoli Salad

Wilted Dandelion and Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch dandelion greens, thoroughly washed
  • 2 medium heads of broccoli
  • 2 medium beets
  • 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed
  • ½ tbs turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Total Time: 15 minutes; Servings 4 people

1. Cut off the ends of dandelion greens and roughly chop into 1 inch pieces. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Massage until reduced in volume, soft and tender.

2. Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces and steam in a steamer, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Peel skin of beets, cut in half, and slice into thin wedges.

4. Blend olive oil with garlic and turmeric.

5. Combine 1 through 4. Mix well.

 

The Benefits of the Ingredients

Dandelion Green Supports liver detoxification as a natural diuretic. Believed to trigger the liver and gallbladder to release bile which helps digestion and fat absorption.
Broccoli Contains phytonutrients to help liver neutralize chemicals, drugs, pesticides, and carcinogens.
Beet Improves liver function by thinning the bile. High in plant-flavonoids and beta-carotene.
Lemon Supports the natural cleansing abilities of the liver by boosting the productions of the liver detoxification enzymes. High in antioxidants including vitamin C.
Garlic Contains allicin (an active sulfur-based compound) which helps detoxify liver by getting rid of toxins.
Turmeric  Contains curcumin which have been shown to heal liver by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary toxins and helping boost detoxification.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Rich in phenols (anti-inflammatory compounds), the daily consumption of this oil supports liver in decreasing oxidative stress in the body. Choose the cold pressed one.