Diet and lifestyle tips to reverse fatty liver
Diet and lifestyle tips to reverse fatty liver disease
F
oods
that
fight
cell
damage,make it_easier for
body to use insulin or lower
inflammation can help reverse the
condition. People with fatty liver
diseasc have a condition called
insulin resistance. That means your
body makes insulin but can't use it
well.Glucose builds up in your blood
and your liver turns it into fat.Certain
fats in your body can help your body
use insulin better. That means your
cells can take in glucose and your
liver doesn't need to make and store
fat.Best foods to reverse fatty liver
disease are -Fruits, whole grains,
nuts,_ olive oil, vegetables,
avocados, legumes,omega 3 fatty
acids found in fish,fish oil, flax
sceds coffee, green tea raw garlic
, berries , sunflower seeds,
What precautions should be
taken-
1.Lose weight-
Dropping just 5% of your body
weight could lower the fat in your
liver.loss between 7% & 10% of
your body weight and you will
lower inflammation. Slow and
gradual reduction is more effective
than rapid weight loss.
2.Exercise for a healthy liver-
Aerobic exercises can cut the
amount of fat in your liver. Heavy
workout may also lower
inflammation. Strength training
exercises like weight lifting can
also improve fatty liver disease.
Aim for 30-60 minutes of mid -
high level aerobic exercise for
atleast S days a week.
3.Avoid alcohol-
You shouldn't drink at all if
your fatty liver disease results
from heavy drinking. It can lead
to more serious liver damage. If
you have NAFLD (Non
alcoholic fatty liver disease) ,it
may be ok to have a drink once
in a while.
By ..Dietitian Deepshikha Garg
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