Each of the meals below provides the calories, amino acids, clean fats, antioxidants, and fiber needed to turn toxins into harmless waste products and transport them out of the body. Make sure to choose organic ingredients whenever possible for these meals to reduce exposure to toxins and acquire maximal nutrients. In addition to the foods you should eat, there are some foods to avoid. Processed foods—especially those with vegetable oils, flours, and sugars—will strain the liver and should be avoided. Finally, any foods that you may be sensitive to should be strictly avoided.

Upon waking

Drink at least 12 ounces of hot or cold lemon water (soak 1 sliced lemon in 32 ounces of water overnight). Add 1 teaspoon organic extra virgin olive oil if you find your bowels are sluggish and you are not eliminating at least one time each day.

Breakfast

Break your night-long fast and get detoxification off to a good start by combining high sulfur veggies like onions, garlic and leeks with cruciferous veggies like cabbage, kale, and broccoli to support production of liver detoxification enzymes. Make sure to include a source of quality protein like pasture-raised eggs or nuts and seeds as a source of amino acids essential for detoxification. Finally, emphasize fiber-rich foods, which are a must for supporting detoxification.

1. Hearty Detox Breakfast- This recipe for Savory Baked Egg Cups includes kale topped with pasture-raised eggs for protein. Another great option is a Cauliflower Turmeric Frittata, with onions and the cruciferous vegetable cauliflower plus turmeric, a liver supporting herb. Just omit the goat cheese or dairy-free cream cheese when enjoying for detox support.
2. Light Detox Breakfast- A smoothie with healthy fats, protein, and fiber is a nice option for a quick detox breakfast. Try this Blueberry Delight Keto-Friendly Smoothie for a low carb option, add one or two teaspoons of chia seeds to boost the fiber, or try this Lucky Leprechaun Smoothie for a tasty hit of veggies, just be sure to choose cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips if you want to go the chocolate route. 

Between breakfast and lunch, drink at least 32 ounces of fluid. If straight up water doesn’t do it for your taste buds, try fruit-infused water, green tea, dandelion root tea, or an herbal tea of your choice. Avoid any drinks with added sweetener and higher levels of caffeine, such as coffee.

Lunches

Veggies are again the main focus for any detox lunch. Try including beets to support regularity, artichoke for its liver and gallbladder stimulation, and asparagus as a liver protector. Quality proteins such as wild-caught fish and organic chicken are also essential for a balanced plate that your liver will love. And don’t forget to include healthy fats and a vegetable source of complex carbohydrates to ensure you have the energy to work all those toxins out of your system.

3. Oil Change Lunch- The healthy monounsaturated and omega-3 fats in this meal can replace the toxic fats from too many fried and processed foods, giving your cells a much-needed oil change. Try this Lemon Artichoke Salmon Salad Served in Crisp Organic Romaine Lettuce Cups. Add broccoli sprouts for an extra detox boost.
4. Loaded Detox Salad- Eating the rainbow is a great way to support detoxification and this Rainbow Veggie Salad with Sunny Lemon Dressing is a great way to do that. Add some canned salmon, leftover baked chicken, or hardboiled eggs to make sure you’ve got the protein your liver needs to clear out the toxins. 

Drink additional fluids between lunch and dinner, at least another 64 ounces. Make sure to avoid all caffeine-containing beverages after lunch to help you get a peaceful night’s rest. 

Snacks

If your appetite seems to increase during this detox, it may just be that your body is craving more of the nutritious foods you have been eating. Try one of the following ideas to nourish your body while supporting the work your liver is doing.

• Handful (about ¼ cup) raw nuts
• ½ piece or about ½ cup fruit (grapefruit and berries are great choices)
• Celery sticks with nut butter or hummus
• Vegetable sticks with guacamole

Dinners

End the day with even more veggies, emphasizing those that provide special support for detoxification as mentioned in the breakfast and lunch sections above. If sleep or mood are an issue for you, dinner time is also a great time to get in some complex carbohydrates to support restful sleep and healthy mood. Try a side of baked sweet potatoes, winter squash, brown rice or quinoa. 

5. Go for a Healthy Bowl- Loaded veggie bowls are both comforting and delicious, and they can make a fabulous detox-supportive dinner. This Roasted Veggie Detox Bowl is a great example, especially when you add quality protein to it for a complete meal. For a meat-free option try these Black Bean Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls, so good you might forget you’re eating “detox” food.
6. Try Veggie “noodles”- Swap refined flour noodles for healthy veggie noodles to pack veggies into dinner. Try this Honey-Ginger Salmon with Veggie Noodles, packed full of cruciferous veggies and ginger to get your detox engines burning. Or try this Brothy Vegetable Noodle Bowl with kelp noodles.
7. Vegetable soups- Simple, veggie-based soups make great detox fare. Try either this Easy Super-Greens Soup or this Coconut and Lime Beet Detox Soup as a side or make them a main by adding some protein from cooked chicken, fish, tofu, beans, nuts, and/or seeds. 

A detox is a great time to lay off the sugary after-dinner treats. Instead, try drinking a cup of detox tea, herbal tea, or some more warm lemon water. Ideally aim to drink about 1 gallon of fluids each day of your detox.

Sleep

The liver has been shown to produce more antioxidants at night, specifically between 10pm and 2am. This indicates that the liver ramps up detoxification while we are getting our nightly ZZ’s. To make the most of these daily rhythms, make sure you get to bed by 9pm. If you need extra help getting your body prepared to sleep, try a warm detox bath with Epsom salts, baking soda, and a detox-promoting essential oil such as geranium.

With the right foods you can support your liver in making our toxic world a little easier on the body. The ideas above can also help you reboot healthy eating patterns and help moderate food cravings. Hopefully these tasty and nutritious meals can inspire you to eat the foods that provide some TLC to your liver.