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[MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY FOR FATTY LIVER]

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common causes of liver disease in
the United States. It’s a condition in which excess fat is stored in the liver, and can lead to
cirrhosis and liver failure if left untreated. NAFLD is more common in people who are living with
certain conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes — and unlike alcohol-related liver disease,
NAFLD is not caused by heavy alcohol use.

 In a healthy body, the liver removes toxins and produces bile, a protein that breaks
down fat into fatty acids so that they can be digested.

 Fatty liver disease damages the liver and prevents it from working as well as it should,
but lifestyle changes can prevent it from getting worse.

In general, the diet for fatty liver disease includes:

I. fruits and vegetables.

II. high-fiber plants like legumes and whole grains.
III. significantly reducing intake of certain foods and beverages including those high in
added sugar, salt, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fat no alcohol.

Here are a few foods to include in your healthy liver diet:

1. Coffee to help lower abnormal liver enzymes

 Caffeine also appears to lower the number of abnormal liver enzymes.

2. Greens to prevent fat buildup:

 Compounds found in spinach and other leafy greens may help fight fatty liver disease

3. Beans and soy to reduce the risk of NAFLD:

 Both beans and soy have shown promise when it comes to reducing the risk of NAFLD.
A few studies have also found that eating soy (whether replacing a serving of meat or
fish, or via consumption of miso soup, which contains fermented soy) may help protect
the liver, most likely because soy contains a high content of the protein β-conglycinin —
noted for its ability to help lower triglyceride levels and possibly protect against visceral
fat buildup

4. Fish to reduce inflammation :

 Fatty fish such as salmon,sardines, tuna, and trout are high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Source suggests that supplementing with omega-3s may benefit those with NAFLD by
reducing liver fat, boosting protective HDL cholesterol, and lowering triglyceride levels.

5. Oatmeal for fiber:

 Whole-grain, fiber-rich foods like oatmeal are associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD-
related diseases.

9. Increase unsaturated fat intake

 Swapping out sources of saturated fat — like butter, fatty cuts of meat, sausages, and
cured meats — for unsaturated fat sources — like avocados, olive oil, nut butter, and
fatty fish — may be helpful for those with NAFLD.

10. Garlic to improve overall health

 This vegetable not only adds flavor to food, but small experimental studies also show
that garlic powder supplementsTrusted Source may help reduce body weight and fat in
people with fatty liver disease.

6 types of foods to avoid if you have fatty liver disease

Avoid when possible

 Alcohol. Alcohol can be a major cause of fatty liver disease as well as other liver
diseases.
 Added sugar. Stay away from sugary foods such as candy, cookies, sodas, and fruit
juices. High blood sugar increases the amount of fat buildup in the liver.
 Fried foods. These are high in fat and calories.
 Added salt. Consuming too much salt can increase the risk of NAFLD. It’s
recommendedTrusted Source to limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per
day. People who have high blood pressure should limit salt intake to no more than 1,500
mg per day
 White bread, rice, and pasta. White flour is typically highly processed, and items made
from it can raise your blood sugar more than whole grains, due to a lack of fiber.
 Red meat. Beef and deli meats are high in saturated fat.

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