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6 foods to avoid when you have fatty liver
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6 foods to avoid when you have fatty liver

By Eloísa Carmona - 2022-03-24T17:35:21Z
Fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as it is clinically known, is one of the most common diseases in the world, defined as “an excessive accumulation of fat in the liver in the form of triglycerides,” according to the Mexican Institute of Social Security.

When the liver functions properly, it eliminates toxins and produces bile, the protein that breaks down fat into fatty acids so that they can be digested, but when someone has fatty liver, this organ becomes damaged and does not function as well as it should.

Among the essential actions to treat fatty liver, weight loss through a combination of calorie reduction, exercise, and healthy eating is key, so knowing which foods to avoid is a simple way to achieve this.

6 foods you should avoid when you have fatty liver

In general, a diet for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease should include fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich foods such as legumes and whole grains, and a reduction of those foods high in added sugars, salt, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats. Below, we mention 6 foods to avoid if you are looking to improve this condition.
  1. Alcohol. Alcohol can be one of the main causes of fatty liver disease, as well as other liver diseases.
  2. Added sugars. Sugary foods like candies, cookies, sodas, and fruit juices can promote high blood sugar levels, which increases the amount of fat accumulation in the liver.
  3. Fried food. These foods contain high levels of fats and calories, which is not consistent with a healthy, calorie-reducing diet.
  4. Added salt. Consuming too much salt can increase the risk of fatty liver, so it is recommended to limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day. People with high blood pressure should limit salt intake to 1,500 mg per day.
  5. White flours. These include white bread, rice, and pasta, which are often highly processed and can raise blood sugar levels more than whole grains due to the lack of fiber.
  6. Red meat. Beef and processed meats have a high content of saturated fats.