FattyLiverDisease

I started my healthy lifestyle when I found out I had NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. I know what you are thinking why didn't I eat healthy before but like some Americans I was addicted to soda, sugar and anything that was high in fat.

The very next day after my hospital visit, I completely stopped drinking soda and haven't since. I guess you could say I was scared into getting healthy. So I started my research on what I could do to help my fatty liver.

Did you know that eating unhealthy can lead to liver disease? Being overweight or obese are also risk factors. Eating healthy is crucial for healing the liver. An unhealthy diet can make the liver work hard and cause more damage. Below are some recommendations that can help your liver:

Foods That Are Good For The Liver

1. Tomatoes

2. Grapefruit

3. Cabbage

4. Spinach

5. Turmeric

6. Citrus Fruits

7. Walnuts

8. Avocados

9. Apples

10. Garlic

11. Brussels Sprouts

12. Dandelion

13. Leafy Green Vegetables

14. Asparagus

15. Olive Oil

16. Beets

17. Broccoli

18. Lemons

19. Onions

20. Green Tea

21. Cantaloupes

22. Plums

23. Artichokes

24. Blueberries

25. Carrots

One thing the liver does is detoxify the blood. Many things play into the liver's detoxification process, however it can be hampered if you have any type of liver disease. If a liver is damaged, it is less able to perform its detoxification duties. If the liver continues the process of not being able to filter toxins, then more will accumulate causing more damage to the liver.

Supplements that Support Liver Health

1. Vitamin E

2. Milk Thistle

3. Vitamin C

4. Probotics

Multivitamins and the Liver

Not all supplements are good for the liver. Here are some vitamins to look at before taking them:

1. Vitamin A - It can be toxic to the liver in high doses. Don't take more than 5,000 units per day.

2. Vitamin E - It has several benefits to the liver but can be hazardous if taken in large doses. Don't take more than 1,200 IU per day.

3. Iron - Iron may promote the formation of scar tissue in the liver. Those with any type of liver disease should not take Iron unless otherwise directed by their doctor.

Many people do not know that they have a fatty liver. If you have a fatty liver, you should make some lifestyle changes to help reverse or stop the progression of NAFLD. Here are some ideas of how to change your diet so you can be on your way to a healthier liver.

Stop drinking soda. Soda, sugary drinks and even diet soda have been linked to a fatty liver. Diet soda is also bad so do not fall into the trap of thinking that since is says "diet" it is good for you. Instead drink lots of water. Water helps the liver work properly.

Change the way you eat bread and pasta. Limit your intake and when you do eat, eat whole wheat/organic. Always read the label. Just because it says "whole wheat" does not mean it is good for you. Here are some ingredients that you should look for that your food should NOT contain.

1.High fructose corn syrup

2. artificial flavors

3. MSG

4. Hydrogentated oils

5. Sugar

6. Artificial coloring

7. Potassium Benzoate

8. Sodium Benzoate

9. Aspartame

10. Sodium Chloride

11. Soy

12. Corn

13. Propyl Gallate

14. BHA and BHT

15. Potassium Sorbate

16. Soy Lecithin

17. Polysorbate 80

18. Sucralose

19. Canola Oil

20. Acesulfame-K

21. Butane

22. Propylene glycol

23. Azodicarbonamide

24. Disodium inosinate

25. Disodium guanylate

26. Enriched flour

27. ecombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH),

28. Refined vegetable oil

29. Brominated vegetable oil

30. Olestra

31. Carrageenan

32. Camauba wax

33. Magnesium sulphate

34. Chlorine dioxide

35. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose

36. Aluminum

Some of these "bad" ingredients that I have listed above are not only bad for a fatty liver but can also cause cancer. It is unfortunate that these ingredients are allowed in our foods. We need to take action as individuals and look at the labels and put our health first. Make sure that we are not consuming these man made ingredients.

Some other things you can also change in your diet to help your fatty liver:

1. Substitute Greek Plain Yogurt for sour cream. At first it does taste a little different but not bad. You can put it in recipes and use it for toppings.

http://www.oikosyogurt.com/products/greek-nonfat-yogurt-single-serve/plain/

2. Stop eating all sugary cereals. Instead for breakfast eat a high protein meal such as boiled eggs, avocado's, cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt or a smoothie with flaxseed. If you love your morning cereal choose organic and/or high fiber cereals such as Kashi and Grape Nuts. I recommend picking out a few good ones so that you do not get bored with eating the same thing every morning. Once you stop the soda and then the cereals your cravings for sugar become less and less.

https://www.kashi.com/our-foods/cold-cereal/kashi-golean-crunch-honey-almond-flax-cerea

3. Stop drinking cow's milk and replaced it with almond milk, soy or lactose free milk. Cow's milk can mess up your digestive system especially if you have Irritable bowel syndrome. Almond milk has more calcium than milk but less protein.

https://silk.com/products

4. Eat out less. When you do eat out, make good choices. Think about eating a salad or smaller portion size.

5. Don't eat processed foods or eat them sparingly. Also sugary foods such as candy, and sugary desserts eat sparingly.

Here are some foods that can help the liver: