Fatty liver disease as the name suggests having too much fat in the liver. In a healthy body, the liver helps to remove toxins and produces bile, the digestive protein. The fatty liver disease damages the liver and prevents it from working as it should.
There are two major types of fatty liver disease: alcohol-induced and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease affects adults and it is one of the leading contributors to liver failure. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is most commonly diagnosed in those who are obese or sedentary and those who eat a highly-processed diet.
There are definitely foods one should avoid or limit if you have fatty liver disease. These foods generally contribute to weight gain and increasing blood sugar.
Alcohol. Alcohol is 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. Fried foods are high in fat and calories.
Salt. Eating too much salt can make your body hold on to excess water. Limit sodium to less than 1,500 milligrams per day.
White bread, rice, and pasta. White usually means the flour is highly processed, which 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.
