Information for youth about prevention, advocacy, and treatment from the Hepatitis Education Project in Seattle, Washington.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Go ahead, play with your food.
You can help support your liver’s detoxification process by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Sulfur-rich foods like onions, garlic, and the cruciferous family veggies (broccoli, kale, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, etc.) are especially helpful. Fruits and Veggies are also a great way to get lots of fiber, which helps remove toxins in your digestive tract. If that’s not enough to inspire you to eat better, maybe artist Ju Duoqi’s veggie remakes of classic art work will help! Bon Appétit!
Okay, I’ll be the first to admit it. This video is a little bit dry, but she has lots of helpful advice about what types of food people with Hepatitis C should avoid and why you should avoid them in order to protect their health. Your liver is good to you, so try and be good to it!
Hepatitis-Central.com acupuncturist Nicole Cutler discusses which foods to avoid while living with Hepatitis C. This list includes fast food, iron-rich foods, and alcohol to name a few.
