As we get exposed to increasingly more toxins, the liver struggles to remove them all and starts storing them in our body fat. We quickly notice the results in our energy levels, in our lack of youthful appearance – and surprisingly, on our waistlines.

A detox, like a water or juice fast, is an excellent way to rid the body of stored toxins, but it is often difficult to abide by, and involves days or even weeks of feeling tired and sick.

The liver is an important fat burning organ. Experts claim that if the liver is sluggish or clogged with waste material it will be less able to work, and fat can start to build up, under the skin, as belly fat and even inside the internal organs. Making sure your liver is working well, they say, will help you flush fats from the body.