FLD Patients Beware - Things You Shouldn't Eat When You Have A Fatty Liver

What are the things you shouldn't eat when you have a fatty liver? When you've been diagnosed with fatty liver disease (FLD), one of the first questions that pops into your mind is, "What foods can I now eat?" In most cases, you'll still be able to eat a lot of the same foods you're accustomed to, but you'll need to be more aware of how much you're eating and do what you can to reduce your fat intake.

It's generally recommended for fatty liver patients to not exceed 30% fat in their diet. Less is better. Although fatty liver is often asymptomatic and benign in its earliest stage (simple steatosis), it CAN kill you if it progresses to cirrhosis, non alcoholic steatohepatitis, or liver cancer. However, it can also easily be kept under control with the right diet and proper exercise.

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The liver is vital to the body as it performs over 200 functions including things like bile production, carbohydrate metabolism, fat metabolism, protein metabolism, maintaining blood sugar levels, filtering out toxins and impurities, and storing vitamins and minerals. Everything you ingest (both foods and medications) get processed by the liver so things like artificial sweeteners, preservatives, chemicals, pesticides, and hormones can all damage the liver in large quantities.

Here are some of the things you should try and avoid if you have a fatty liver:

Processed foods or those that have artificial ingredients (for example, sausages and hot dogs) High fat foods Saturated fats Alcoholic drinks High sugar fruit juices and energy drinks Dark meats such as pork and beef or meats that come from fatty areas such as ribs and wings White bread and white flour Margarine, mayonnaise, and high fat salad dressings Egg noodles, cake, candy, and other foods containing simple carbohydrates Milk and other dairy products (look for low-fat or non-fat alternatives) Egg yolks

Does this mean you can't ever eat the foods in the above list? No, not at all. If you have a cheeseburger on occasion, it's not going to kill you. However, everything on the above list should be eaten sparingly and your overall calories should be reduced (1200 to 1500 per day is recommended). If you suffer from FLD, your main dietary objective will be to reduce fat in your diet and focus on losing weight to reduce stress on your liver.

FLD Patients Beware - Things You Shouldn't Eat When You Have A Fatty Liver

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