Liver Cooling
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* Sugar. Shri Mataji has said that sugar is the food
of the liver. This is cane sugar, not beet. Tate &
Lyle sugar, for example, is cane, the others are
almost always beet. There is also a type of sugar
known as sugar candy or rock sugar, which is
available from most Indian shops - its use is
described under Black Kokum below.
* White Rice. White rice is very cooling for the
liver.
* Yoghurt. This is probably the most effective
coolant. However it should not be eaten in a cold
climate or time of year such as winter/spring.
* Ginger. Ginger in almost any form is good for
the liver. In particular we can take some in the
morning in a spoon mixed with sugar and
followed by a glass of water!
* Crystallised ginger is also very good. This
mixture should not, however, be taken in hot
climates or hot times of the year such as summer.
* Fruit. Generally most fruit is good for the Nabhi
Chakra. In particular grapes are good, and grape
juice in its pure form is also very beneficial.
* Vegetables & Salads etc. All are good in
general. Radishes in particular (and their leaves)
can be taken and boiled with sugar candy and
drunk as a beverage, very good for the liver.
* Chana. Known also as chick peas. Can be made
into dhall or soup. These chick peas are very good
for the whole Nabhi Chakra.
* Black Kokum. This is a type of fruit which can
be bought from most Indian stores. They look like
prunes but be warned, they are not sweet! The
best way to use them is to make a drink out of
them by pouring boiling water over a small
handful in a jug, with about the same quantity of
sugar candy. The mixture should then be left
overnight and drunk the next day as a normal
beverage in place of tea or coffee.
Liver Caution:
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* Alcohol.
* Fried, fatty or oily foods..
* Heavy (e.g. red) meat.
* Butter and cream/ice cream. Also chocolate!
* Very spicy foods.
* Fish
* Chicken (In huge amount). Small amount OK.
* Processed white bread
* Non China teas and coffee
* Cheese and most dairy products.
* Too much milk
* Too much salt.
Courtesy: Sahaja Yoga PDF (Insight Course : Liver Diet )
