14-Day Liver Enhancement
©2006 by Eric E. Berg, D.C.
Starting weight loss with a strong liver will make all the difference in the world. All six
fat-burning hormones do their work through the liver. In fact, 80 percent of your thyroid
function occurs through the liver. Here’s how it works:
You will be on this cleanse for 14 days.
OVERVIEW
The first three days might be a bit rough, as your body is switching from running on
sugar to running on fat. Your body’s receptors for sugar have to be readjusted, and after
this program you’ll find you will need less sugar, which results in less sweet cravings.
Also, coming off caffeine can create some lethargy, which typically lasts up to three
days. The fourth day will be easier, and so on, and so on. Your energy usually starts to
improve as your sleep becomes deeper. Cravings should also decrease, and you’ll find
you are not as hungry. Other benefits noted are weight loss, inches loss, aches and pains
improve, skin and nails improve, and some people experience an increased sex drive. As
the liver improves, fat can be made more available for energy.
On the 14th day of this program, you will determine what diet to start based on your
results. Due to the positive changes they experience, many people continue this program
for a longer period of time.
This short program is not necessarily a detoxification cleansing process, as it is a healthy
liver re-builder. A healthy liver can greatly enhance weight loss.
Food Intake
You can eat an unlimited quantity of the vegetables listed below.
Unlimited Vegetables:

alfalfa sprouts

cauliflower*

leeks

snow peas

artichokes

celery

lettuce

spinach

asparagus

cilantro

mushrooms

squash

bamboo shoots

corn (some)

okra

string beans

beans

cucumbers

onions

kale*

beets

dill

parsley

Swiss chard

bok choy*

eggplant

peas

turnips*

broccoli*

escarole

peppers (all)

water chestnuts

Brussels sprouts*

garlic

radishes*

seaweed

cabbage*

ginger root

carrots

zucchini

avocado

collard greens

salsa (w/out sugar)

sauerkraut

olives
tomatoes (these are
really classified as
fruit)
 pickles (w/out
sugar)

The foods marked *, mean they are cruciferous: they have a tendency to deplete
iodine, which the thyroid needs to make its hormones.
*Do not consume if you have a true full-blown thyroid problem. (If you do eat them,
also eat sea kelp or alfalfa to supply the iodine that has been depleted. A
recommended product described later in this program, called Organic Cruciferous
Food™, will supply enough iodine to counter the effects of eating cruciferous
vegetables.)
These vegetables may be lightly steamed. I prefer that at least 50% of them are raw.
Avoid Starches
Don’t eat starchy vegetables like potato, French fries, baked potato, mashed potatoes,
yam, and sweet potatoes. Corn can only be consumed in very small quantities.

Some people are sensitive to sulfur-based vegetables like broccoli. If you
experience bloating or gas, you might need to cook these vegetables more
thoroughly or eat vegetables which give you no reaction.
Avoid all Grains
Don’t consume breads, pasta, cereal, crackers, biscuits, waffles, muffins, pancakes, rice,
rice cakes, donuts, etc. as they readily turn into sugar.
Salad Dressings
Use salad dressing very sparingly (just enough to flavor salad). If you use dressing on
your salad, go light on the quantity, and, if possible, use low-sugar, natural and organic.
Try to use dressing that contains no added sugar—avoid high-fructose corn syrup,
dextrose, and sugar cane. Also avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as
modified food starch. Raw honey in very small amounts is an acceptable substitute. The
health food store is your best bet, but Newman’s Own® has a few good salad dressings,
such as Ranch Dressing and Basalmic and Vinaigrette. Other recommendations are:
Annie’s Naturals®, 365 ORGANIC®, and Organic Ville™.
As a simple alternative, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil or even apple cider
vinegar and olive oil as a dressing.
You may eat certain fruits (see below) but only at night, with the exception of apples,
which can be eaten anytime, and as many as you desire.
Beans/Lentils
You could add beans/lentils to this program as well. Make sure the amount does not
exceed 1/3 the amount of vegetables. Refried beans are not recommended.
Fruits/Berries/Melons:
Only eat a third as many total vegetables per day as fruits/berries and melons.
(Example: 1 cup of vegetables—1/3 cup of fruit).

apples

grapefruit

pineapples (small
amounts)

apricots

melons

plums

berries (all)

oranges

tomatoes (also in
vegetable category

grapes

peaches

lemons/limes

kiwis

pears

nectarines
Avoid the following fruits, as they have extra sugar content with lower fiber: bananas,
figs, raisins, canned fruit (unless its pineapple), dried fruit, mangoes, and cherries.
Even though all fruits are sweet, some have a higher fiber content and slow the
absorption of sugar.
Animal Proteins:
Avoiding animal proteins (meats, fish, etc.) is recommended; however, if by
the third or fourth day you are feeling lightheaded or dizzy, or feel brain fog,
fatigue, or overall body cold due to low blood sugar, add a small amount of
animal protein to your meals. With this program, you are consuming lots of
greens, little fat and minimal protein. Since fats are satisfying and diminish
hunger, and this program is low in fat, you need to compensate by eating more
food more frequently to avoid hunger. The most important action is to eat enough
food to keep your calories up, since low calories will add stress and more weight
gain. That is why it’s imperative you eat between meals.
Acceptable and preferred proteins:
Fish/Tuna
Squid
Shrimp
Sushi
(without rice)
Eggs
1. Start with one egg per meal (it could be hard-boiled) or 2 oz of fish with meals.
(The goal is to eat as little animal protein as possible. If the dizziness, fatigue, etc.,
continues, gradually increase the amount of proteins with each meal. IMPORTANT
NOTE: Do not overeat animal proteins—eat just the right amount to satisfy your hunger.
It’s better to eat frequent, small amounts, since overeating will stress the liver and convert
protein to fat. Sushi is the best protein on this program because raw proteins are more
easily digested, causing less liver stress.
2. You can eat a moderate amount of raw nuts and raw seeds, especially between meals.
(Some people are allergic to nuts. If you experience bloating or fatigue, ensure you don’t
have an allergy.) FYI: I have found that eating cashews makes some people tired. Keep
this in mind.
Supplement Intake
There are two supplements you will take that include all the nutrients you need to cleanse
your liver. These nutrients will help support a healthy liver. You can take all the
supplements at once, or split them up and take them three times a day, whichever is
preferable. Of course, you may be able to find similar products in your local health food
store. Any products of similar quality would be acceptable.
Recommended Supplements Needed: (THIS IS OPTIONAL BUT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED TO MAXIMIZE RESULTS) Call 703-354-7336 or go to
http://www.nutrition-n-wellness.com/index.cfm/7924 to order.
1. Organic Cruciferous Food—15 per day (take five, three times per day). One
bottle of 250 will last 16 days.
This product is a well-balanced, natural WHOLE FOOD SUPPLEMENT from
organic cruciferous vegetables, supplying enzymes, minerals, amino acids, and
essential vitamins.
It contains the following:
Organic alfalfa, organic beet root, organic broccoli, organic Brussels sprouts,
organic cabbage, organic celery, organic collard greens, organic asparagus,
organic kale, organic parsley leaf, organic cauliflower, organic radish, organic
spinach
The benefits of this product are unique in that they are highly beneficial in
increasing the liver’s ability to detoxify.
2. Springreen Whole Beet Plant Juice—nine per day (take three tablets, three
times per day). One bottle of 150 will last 14 days. Go to this link to order:
http://www.nutrition-n-wellness.com/index.cfm/7149
This product contains beets organically grown with compost and sea kelp. No
chemical fertilizers or insecticides are used.
The whole beet is used (leaves, stem and root) and its juice is evaporated to
dryness under a high vacuum with infinite care and at low temperature to retain a
maximum of enzymes, vitamins, and mineral factors.
One TON (2,000 lbs) of beets produces less than 20 pounds of powder, which is
then compressed into tablets. Beets have a high iron content, which rejuvenates
and activates the red blood cells. Beets contain potassium, phosphorus, calcium,
sulfur, iodine, and many trace minerals—all extremely valuable to the proper
functioning of the body.
Shake
This mixture should be taken three times per day (total 12 oz.):
1st — first thing in the morning upon rising
2nd — before lunch
3rd — before dinner
Shake Mixture
 spring water (8 oz.)
 unsweetened cranberry juice (2 oz.)
 lemon juice (1 tsp) or True Lemon™ (1 packet)
 apple cider vinegar (½ tsp)
If you can’t stand the taste of this mixture, add ¼ cup apple juice to make it more
palatable.
It is recommended that you mix the entire combination together in a container the
night before, and place it in the refrigerator or a cooler.
Making a Daily Supply (Three Servings):




spring water (24 oz.—3 glasses of water)
unsweetened cranberry juice (6 oz.—small glass)
lemon juice concentrate (3 tsp) or True Lemon™ (3 packets) or 2 squeezed
lemons
apple cider vinegar (1½ tsp)
Purpose of Ingredients
Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
This juice helps normal kidney, bladder and urinary tract function. You can get it at
any health-food store. Make sure you get the one without any other juices.
Lemon Juice
Lemons support normal immune function. Lemon juice also helps contract the liver
(astringent). You can use 1/3 of a real lemon, lemon juice or a product called True
Lemon™ (look in your grocery store or supermarket).
Apple Cider Vinegar
I would recommend Bragg™ apple cider vinegar. This product has many benefits,
including balancing out the pH of the body, eliminating waste acids, providing
potassium, and fortifying the friendly bacteria in your intestine. It helps reduce water
retention through the normalization of acid and alkaline levels.
A Few Guidelines
1. Refrain from eating anything that is not on the list. This especially includes avoiding
sugar and hidden sugars (juice, sports drinks, protein bars, vanilla yogurt, etc.)
2. You can drink as much water and herbal tea as you like.
3. Avoid drinking tap water.
4. Avoid coffee during this phase. If you find this impossible, gradually cut down and
mix decaffeinated coffee for 1–2 weeks until you are weaned off. Coming off coffee cold
turkey will create lethargy for about 1–2 days. If possible, use organic coffee.
5. This cleanse can be done every other month to keep the liver in top shape. Some
people continue this program until they start craving protein, at which point they
introduce an adequate amount to turn off these cravings.
6. The exercise program can be combined when doing this cleanse (keep pulse rate low,
below 130).
7. Avoid dairy (cheese, yogurt, etc.). A small amount of butter is acceptable.
8. Avoid anything with MSG (monosodium glutamate); also known as modified food
starch, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed protein, carrageenan, sodium caseinate, glutamic acid
and hydrolyzed vegetable protein. This is a flavor enhancer, which not only makes the
food taste better than it is but makes you more hungry. This is why you can’t stop eating
just one potato chip, and also why you get hungry one hour after consuming Chinese
food. Many restaurant foods, especially those in Chinese restaurants, contain this
chemical. They might even state they add no extra MSG, yet it’s in their sauces
unknowingly as other ingredients. This is a big fluid retainer.
Three-day sample of 14-Day Cleanse Program
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Shake + Greens
Product
Shake + Greens
Product
Shake + Greens
Product

Cut vegetables,
w/raw nuts
Apple dipped in
peanut butter

Cut carrots, celery,
avocado

1 apple + raw nuts
SNACK
Raw nuts / seeds
1 apple
Peanut butter with
celery
LUNCH
Shake + Greens
Product
 Salad with
almonds, kale, red
cabbage and black
olives
Shake + Greens
Product
 Asparagus + butter
 Sliced cucumbers
Shake + Greens
Product
 Green pepper,
steamed broccoli
w/ butter
 1 apple + raw
almonds
BREAKFAST

1 apple + raw nuts
1 apple
SNACK
DINNER


Sautéed
mushrooms with
onions
Raw pecans
1 apple
Grapefruit
Celery and carrot
sticks with nuts
Shake + Greens
Product
Shake + Greens
Product
Shake + Greens
Product
 Kidney beans

(cooked)
 Hummus

Fruit salad +
raw nuts
 Fried cauliflower
Coleslaw
+ mixed green salad
w/ butter
 Avocado
SNACK
Black olives and
pickles
Bowl of berries
Raw nuts
Salad Ideas
Tomato
Avocado
Black pepper
Basil leaves
Chick Peas
Romaine
lettuce
Feta cheese
Black olives
Cabbage
Bok Choy
Pineapple
Asparagus
chunks
Snap peas
Almonds
Carrots
Romaine
Sunflower
lettuce
seeds
Steamed beets
Cabbage
or pickled beets (shredded)
Cucumbers
Celery
Onion (sautéed) Parsley
Cashews
Lettuce
Steamed
Apple
spinach
Lemon juice
Peas
Kidney beans
Ginger root
Lentils
Lime juice
Pinto beans
Tomatoes
Avocado
Olives
Red cabbage
Cooked
cabbage
Sautéed
mushrooms
Fried
cauliflower
Cauliflower
Spinach
Carrots
Broccoli
Black eye peas
Kidney beans
Bell pepper
Onion
Parsley
Red cabbage
Cut pears
Shredded
carrots
Cut apple
Cut apple
Black olives
Celery
Lemon juice
Mayonnaise
Lettuce
Honeydew
melon
Strawberries
Mint leaf
Green pepper
Cucumbers
Carrots
Lettuce
Baby spinach
Sprouts
Celery
Beets (canned)
Cauliflower
sautéed with
butter until
slightly brown
Broccoli with
ranch dip and
artichoke hearts
Lettuce
Papaya
Avocado
Apple
Black olives
Final Notes
Refrain from eating anything that is not on the lists given in this liver cleanse other than
avocado, raw nuts and animal proteins (only if needed), as mentioned earlier. You can
drink as much water and herbal tea as you like. But only drink the amount of water you
are thirsty for; don’t ever force yourself to drink too much water. Green tea is best.
Consume walnuts, as they are the best nuts.
Call 703-354-7336 for ordering or go to:
www.nutrition-n-wellness.com
To order Dr. Berg’s Body Shape Diets Book to decide what diet to go onto after the Liver
Enhancement Cleanse, go to:
www.bergdiets.com
Also go to www.ridcravings.com to find Dr. Berg’s CraveStopper™ Product.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The products
described are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate or cure any disease.
Regular exercise and proper nutrition are essential for achieving your weight loss goal.