Liver - 3F-Int1

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Functions Of The Liver
• Clearing the blood of partials and
infections including bacteria
• Combating infections in the body
• Neutralising and destroying drugs and
toxins
• Breaking down food and turning it into
energy
• Storing iron, vitamins and other essential
chemicals
10 Ways To Keep The Liver
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Control your hunger pangs
Drink lots of water
Limit sugar intake
Don’t worry too much about losing calories
Keep away from foods you are allergic to
Keep your intestines clean
Avoid binge eating when worried or anxious
Eat organic and natural foods
Eat more protein based foods
Choose right breads
Facts About The Liver
• The liver is the biggest organ in the body.
• The liver filters over a litre of blood a
minute.
• Damage to the liver can cause serious,
potential and life-threatening
consequences.
• We don’t think a lot about our liver and
don’t even feel it working but yet we can’t
live without it.