What To Eat To Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

Are you confused about what diet is best for reversing a fatty liver? Conflicting information in the media can make it very difficult to know what to do. Do you know what causes a fatty liver? If you understand the cause, it is easier to figure out which foods are and are not suitable to eat. Fatty liver is a modern day epidemic but the good news is in almost all cases it’s fully reversible.

Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not a trivial condition. It can become very serious, reducing the quality and length of a person’s life. It can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. These are the reasons I have done a lot of research into the diet and nutritional therapies that can reverse the pathology and progression of NAFLD.

Luckily the liver possesses remarkable properties of repair and renewal and it is possible to completely reverse NAFLD if it is detected early enough. These days I see NAFLD in a much younger population and it is not uncommon in overweight children.  This is worrying because the earlier in life you develop a fatty liver, the more likely you are to develop complications.

The eating plan I recommend for reversing fatty liver will help to:

• Reduce the fat in the liver
• Minimize liver damage and repair early stage damage
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Make weight loss easier

This is not a low-fat low-calorie diet, and unlike those restrictive diets, will not leave you hungry and tired. I ask that you eat first class protein at every meal, along with plenty of vegetables and some good fats.

Good foods to include in your diet:

1. Raw plant food, especially raw vegetables. A maximum of 2 pieces of fruit daily are allowed while you are trying to lose weight because most fruits are fairly high in sugar.  Vegetables contain very little sugar, therefore you can eat unlimited quantities.
2. Cooked vegetables of different varieties including some starchy vegetables (except potatoes); this will compensate for the fact that you will not be eating bread, biscuits and sugary desserts.
3. First class protein from one or more of the following sources –
   – Any seafood, canned or fresh
   – Poultry
   – Red meat
   – Eggs – organic or free range
   – Protein powder – make sure it does not contain sugar; You can add protein powders to make delicious smoothies.

A good liver tonic will speed up your results

Livatone Plus contains all the nutrients your liver requires for efficient phase 1 and 2 detoxification. It also contains the herb St Mary’s Thistle, which helps to repair damaged liver cells.

Glutathione detoxes your body and reduces inflammation

Glutathione is your liver’s most powerful detoxifier and it is strongly anti-inflammatory. If you have a fatty liver you need more of it. N-acetyl cysteine is a precursor of glutathione and is known to raise blood levels powerfully. Eating sulfur rich foods also helps with glutathione; examples include eggs, cabbage, broccoli and garlic.

Make sure you eat enough to feel satisfied and not hungry

I recommend you consume a palm and a half sized portion of protein at every meal, along with approximately 2 tablespoons of natural fat, such as olive oil. Those who work in occupations requiring high physical exertion or those who do a lot of sport will need to eat larger amounts. Listen to your body and follow your natural instincts when it comes to the amount of food you need to eat to feel satisfied and happy. It is not how much you eat that counts, it is what you are eating that is so important for your liver and insulin levels.

Stay away from these foods:

• Sugar and candy. If you do indulge in a little chocolate the best types are dark chocolate with a minimum of 80 percent cocoa solids.
• Foods containing flour.
• Foods fried in industrial seed oil such as chips, crisps, puffs, pretzels, crackers, etc.
• Pizza
• Fried take away foods.
• Cookies, as they contain flour, hydrogenated vegetable oils, and are high in sugar.
• Crumpets, muffins, bagels, white bread and donuts.

It typically takes 6 to 12 months to fully reverse a fatty liver and bring liver enzymes back down to normal. For more information see the book Fatty Liver: You Can Reverse It.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.