To lose a pound of fat, you must create a calorie deficit. Photo Credit deeepblue/iStock/Getty Images. Excess body weight is a widespread problem in the United States, since roughly 7 in 10 adults are either overweight or obese.
Taking Herbs and Supplements. 1  1. Drink herbal teas that improve liver health. There are many herbs that have been traditionally used to support liver function. 2  2. Cook with garlic and turmeric. These herbs not only taste delicious, but are also known to improve liver health. 3  3. Take antioxidant supplements.
Spices That Cleanse Your Liver. Your liver is one of your body's vital organs, carrying out a range of jobs to keep you healthy. You can return the favor by doing what you can to cleanse the liver. One way is to add liver-cleansing spices to your diet. One of the liver's main functions is to manufacture and secrete bile, which goes into the small intestine where it helps digest fats. The liver also helps turn fats, carbohydrates and proteins into forms your body can use and detoxifies the blood.