The BEST FOODS to clean your FATTY LIVER
(and the 5 FORBIDDEN ones - INCREASE FAT IN THE LIVER)
Content index:
Introduction
- Overview of fatty liver disease
- Prevalence and causes
- Health risks
Symptoms
- Common symptoms
- Asymptomatic early stages
- Advanced disease symptoms
Diagnosis
- Testing methods (ultrasound, CT, MRI)
- Blood tests
- Assessing severity/stage
Treatment
- Lifestyle changes
- Exercise
- Weight loss
- Stress reduction
- Dietary changes
- Foods to avoid
- Refined carbs
- Saturated fats
- Sugar
- High fructose corn syrup
- Ultra-processed foods
- Foods to eat
- Coffee
- Green tea
- Milk thistle tea
- Whole grains
- Avocado
- Citrus fruits
- Nuts and seeds
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Lean meats
- Artichoke
- Alcohol avoidance
- Managing associated conditions
Conclusion
- Summary of key points
- Call to action
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Do you have fat in your liver? Or are you suspecting you have it?
What are the things that inflame your liver, that form this accumulation of fat, hepatic steatosis?
What are the symptoms of this silent disease, that only grows in the world?
Today more than 1 billion people have hepatic steatosis.
And can this fat in the liver be reversed?
What to do to clean your liver once and for all?
Well, that's our book's topic.
What are the 10 best foods for fat in the liver, and the 5 foods and drinks that you should avoid, avoid as much as possible.
This content will be very complete and you will learn how to make your liver as healthy as possible and get rid of this fat, which can really be dangerous.
So read everything until the end!
And also don't miss the opportunity to spread this knowledge with your friends and family.
Because when it comes to your health,our health is worth sharing!
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And tell me: do you have fat in your liver?
What degree is it?
Do you feel anything?
Where are you from?
Let's go!
The liver is an amazing organ - it is the largest internal organ in our body and it endures a lot throughout life.
Imagine that extra beer you drank... it's the liver that metabolizes it.
And last month's antibiotics? Also.
The liver is unique in its ability to regenerate and repair, even after serious damage.!
So not everything is lost. But look, up to a point.
The liver is called a "factory" because it is responsible for producing a lot of
important substances. It produces bile, which is essential for
digesting fats, in addition to being responsible
for the production of proteins such as albumin,
which helps transport nutrients through the body.
and prevent swelling.
It also produces hormones and enzymes that
regulate many body functions from adjusting
your blood pressure, producing red blood cells
and blood clotting factors, to the production of vitamin D...
Not to mention that it regulates blood
glucose levels, producing and storing glycogen
that can be converted into glucose when we need energy.
That's why when you drink you can get hypoglycemia—
because it will affect this balance.
But that's not all!
The liver is also responsible for detoxifying
our body, processing the toxins
and harmful substances that we come into contact with,
in the air we breathe and in everything we drink,
eat and put on our body.
And in addition it is an organ of deposit,
storing vitamins A, D, E, K, b12 and minerals— iron, copper.
You may wonder: what causes hepatic steatosis:
Everything that harms your liver can cause steatosis—medicines, alcohol,
viruses such as hepatitis viruses a, b, c, d, e...
but also if you eat too much and don't burn excess
calories, the hepatocytes that are liver cells, will begin to accumulate
fat inside them.
Why are cases of hepatic
steatosis increasing so much in the world?
Mainly for 3 reasons!
Let's see if you fit into one of them:
The highly processed diet, rich in sugar,
saturated fats and refined carbohydrates,
dyes, flavorings and a lot of ingredients
that you can't even read right...
This ultra-processed diet has contributed
to the increase in obesity, metabolic syndrome,
diabetes, cancer.
In addition, people no longer exercise
as much as before—everything is by car,
children stay on video games instead
of going out to play ball.
And the third factor is chronic stress,
our hurried life, bills to pay, all
this increases cortisol which interferes with insulin
production, and leads to abdominal fat and hepatic steatosis.
So we have to attack these 3 fronts.
Eat better, exercise more and reduce stress.
If you have fat in your liver, you can't leave it alone.
Because if you don't try to reverse this accumulation of fat in the liver it can
affect the functions of the organ.
Over time, excess fat can lead to chronic liver inflammation, known
as steatohepatitis, which can damage hepatocytes
and become fibrosis, cirrhosis and even liver cancer.
I'll open a parenthesis here- Liver cancer
is the sixth most common type of cancer and
the 4th most deadly.
So it's no joke!
Hepatic steatosis can also affect the liver's ability to metabolize
hormones and toxins, which can lead to a series of
health problems, such as hormonal imbalances.
For example, insulin, which is key in controlling
blood sugar levels, can get out of control when the liver is full
fat, which can lead to insulin resistance and, in turn, to type 2 diabetes.
Also fat in the liver can have a
direct impact on the production of sex hormones,
such as estrogen and testosterone.
In men, fat in the liver can cause a reduction in testosterone levels,
falling libido, and falling... erectile dysfunction and reduced muscle
mass and strength.
In women, fat in the liver can lead to an
increase in estrogen levels, resulting in menstrual
irregularities, polycystic ovary syndrome and even breast cancer.
See how it's a cascade, one thing worsens
the other, which worsens another...
You have to brake and reverse!
Hepatic steatosis does not choose age,
many children have fatty liver,
but it is more common in middle-aged
adults and the elderly, especially those with diabetes,
obesity or metabolic syndrome.
You might be thinking: I don't feel anything,
so I shouldn't have fat in my liver.
Well, fat in the liver is a condition
that may have no symptoms!
(Especially early on). but as the disease progresses, it can cause
abdominal discomfort, then a dull pain here above the ribs,
more gas, slow digestion, tiredness, chronic fatigue,
joint pain, nausea and even unexplained weight loss.
In more severe cases, symptoms may appear
such as jaundice yellowed skin, yellowed eyes,,
frequent bruising and fluid retention.
In addition, hormonal changes may
lead to problems such as increased breasts
in men - gynecomastia - that man
who will be ashamed to take off his shirt at
the beach - and also redness on the palms of the hands.
Since the disease is asymptomatic
early on, it is important not to rely solely on symptoms.
If you fit the profile: you are chubby,
sedentary, diabetic, drink a little more, look for it!
Go after it to find out if you have fat
in the liver and what your degree is.
Grade 1 is mild steatosis and grade 3 is severe steatosis.
You can identify that you have the disease through
an ultrasound, a tomography, an MRI.
If your liver has a lot of fat, the
doctor may order a FibroScan that measures the
elasticity of the liver and estimates the amount
of fat present in the organ, helping to
assess the degree of fibrosis, being a safer alternative
to liver biopsy.
In addition, he may order blood tests to see if your
liver enzymes are altered - elevated TGO and TGP may indicate
steatohepatitis.. which as I said, is already damaging the cells of your liver.
Want to know how to take good care of your liver?
It's not too late to change habits and start reversing fat in the liver.
Small changes can have a big impact.
So let's go!
1st - first of all: You can't stand still.
You have to exercise
A study just came out, in February
2023, which showed that physical training
reduces hepatic fat, even in those
who did not lose weight with exercise.
And the success was 350% greater than in the control group.
150 minutes per week - can be walking,
as long as it's a stronger walk, the
brisk walking.
Do the physical activity that gives you pleasure.
Exercise improves, in addition to fat in
the liver, your physical conditioning, improves
your arteries and veins, changes body
composition and you will feel more willing,
happier and more mobile.
2nd tip- Avoid alcohol- Alcohol damages hepatocytes,
inflames your liver, leads tomfatty liver.
Weekends ok?
If you want to improve your liver, you can't,
you have to abolish it.mAfter it's already clean, no fat,
in moderation, you can.
3rd tip- You have to lose weight if you are moverweight or obese.
Weight loss is the key to preventing complications
of the fatty liver in addition to reducing the burden
of fat in the liver.
When you consume more calories than
you need, the excess energy is stored
in the liver depositing in the form of fat.
Weight loss can also help improve
insulin sensitivity, which can prevent
fat buildup in the liver.
For obese people, the best treatment is weight loss.
How much weight should you lose?
A study showed that losing 10% of body weight
can reduce liver fat, resolve
inflammation and potentially improvemfibrosis.
But important!
I must emphasize here that weight loss should
be done gradually and healthily, nothing
crazy diets that lose a lot and then gain twice as much.
Rapid and unhealthy weight loss can be a
shot in the foot as it can worsen steatosis,
inflammation and fibrosis.
4th tip- Control your illnesses: If you
have diabetes, high cholesterol, high
triglycerides and high blood pressure you have to treat
these conditions properly.
This is because they can all increase the risk
of developing hepatic steatosis and, when
uncontrolled, can lead to even greater damage to the liver.
And the 5th tip is diet:
Let's go!
What are the 5 foods that you should avoid?
5th food- Refined wheat
A diet rich in refined carbohydrates,
so French bread, pasta, pizza,
cake, pies, can contribute to the development
of fat in the liver, especially when
consumed in excess.
So if you can't live without your
bread in the morning, eat less, moderate!
The carbohydrates in this type of food are
quickly absorbed by the body, leading
to spikes in blood sugar and increased
insulin levels, which will lead to fat
accumulation in the liver.
4th saturated fats
Saturated fats are those from foods
of animal origin, such as red meat, whole
dairy products, butter, cheese and coconut
and palm oil.
Studies show that excessive consumption of this
type of fat can contribute to themincrease in liver fat.
So don't overdo it!
When the body consumes more fat than
it is able to metabolize, the excess fat
is stored in liver cells.
And saturated fats are particularly
difficult for the liver to process and metabolize.
So limit it!
The 3 biggest villains are
3rd- Sugar
When the body consumes more sugar than
it is able to process and use as energy,
the excess sugar is converted into fat in the liver.
In addition, excessive sugar consumption
can lead to insulin resistance,
which can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
So try to reduce the sugar in your coffee,
drink tea without sugar, eat fewer sweets.
Your palate will adapt, I'm sure!
2nd- Corn syrup and fructose
Corn syrup and fructose is a widely used sweetener
in processed foods and drinks, like sodas, juices and syrups.
Because it's cheaper for the food industry.
And it does great harm.
This syrup is metabolized differently
from glucose, and is much worse for fatty liver.
When the body consumes excess fructose,
the liver converts the excess fructose into fat.
In addition, this syrup is found in foods
and drinks high in calories — sodas,
juice boxes, cereal bars—and you
thinking you were eating a healthy food—
which can lead to weight gain.
1st place- And the winner is: Ultra-processed foods
What are ultra-processed foods?
It's instant noodles, chicken nuggets, frozen pizzas, cookies, chips,
sausages, cold cuts, soft drinks, energy drinks,
yoghurts except those natural ones, ice creams, morning cereals.
These, in addition to having a lot of salt, bad fat,
sugar, are full of preservatives, chemicals
that damage the liver and worsen your health.
———
I already know I can't eat anything!
It's not quite like that.
Here on the channel I value balance.
So what are the 10 foods and drinks that you
should introduce into your diet?
Let's start with the drinks
10th place - my favorite - Coffee
Coffee has polyphenols, tocopherol (which is
a form of vitamin E) and chlorogenic acid,
which together can protect your liver.
People with hepatic steatosis should drink
at least 3 cups of coffee a day to
improve liver elasticity.
The best is caffeinated, black, filtered, and without
sugar and extra calories like frappes, lattes.
9th place - Green tea
If you're a fan of a good cup of tea,
green tea can be an amazing option
to help reduce fat in the liver!
This is because green tea is rich in bioactive compounds
called catechins, which have powerful antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties.
And recent studies have shown that
green tea helps reduce the amount of
fat in the liver, in addition to improving insulin
sensitivity and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
But don't take it in capsule form, as it can have a
harmful effect on the liver.
8th place - Milk thistle tea
Milk thistle tea contains silymarin
which is a powerful ally for liver health!
With its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,
it helps protect liver cellsmand reduce fat in the liver.
In addition, it helps regenerate liver tissue,
improving digestion and detoxification.
You can drink one cup a day.
And now foods let's go to foods
7th place:
For those who like bread - opt for whole
carbohydrates Complex and whole carbohydrates, such as whole grain breads,
brown rice, quinoa and other whole grains,
can be a good choice for those wanting to prevent
or treat fatty liver
6th place - Avocado
Avocado contains healthy fats, including
oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat,
which helps liver health.
It also has soluble fibers, which can reduce
the rate of carbohydrate absorption,
reducing blood glucose spikes and improving
insulin sensitivity.
In addition, avocado contains antioxidants,
such as vitamin E and glutathione, which can
help protect liver cells from oxidative
damage, which can occur as a result of
fat accumulation in the liver.
5th place Citrus fruits - orange, lemon,
grapefruit.
Grapefruit, in particular, is an amazing
fruit when it comes to improving your liver health.
Recent studies show that grapefruit contains
powerful substances that help fight
inflammation, which is great for your
liver to function better.
And a parenthesis - orange, grapefruit, tangerine,
consume in natura and, not the juice.
The juice has excess fructose, which can interfere
with your liver.
When we consume the whole fruit, we are getting the fibers that decrease the absorption
of carbohydrates and are great for our,gut flora.
4th place - nuts and chestnuts
Nuts and chestnuts are true nutritional
powerhouses, full of protein, fiber,
vitamins and minerals.
In addition, they contain healthy fats,
such as omega-3 fatty acids, which can help
liver health, including reducing
fat in the liver, as they have anti-inflammatory properties and can improve
insulin sensitivity, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
But here you have to eat little, because they are high in calories.
3rd place- cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower,
cabbage, Brussels sprouts, arugula, turnips
and radishes, are rich in nutrients, including
vitamins like vitamins C and K and minerals,
they are low in calories and can be beneficial
for liver health.
The sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables has antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties and can
help protect the liver against damage.
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2nd place- white meats
Lean meats, like chicken, turkey and fish, are important sources of protein.
In addition, lean meats are good sources of vitamin B12, zinc and iron, which are necessary for liver health.
White meats also contain less saturated fat than red and processed meats.
Deep sea fish like sardines, salmon, contain omega-3, which as I said, have anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce inflammation in the liver, improving organ health.
Recent studies suggest that the consumption of white meats can help reverse fat in the liver because it helps increase the metabolic rate and fat burning in the body, in addition to reducing inflammation and insulin resistance.
1st place- artichoke
Artichoke is a nutrient-rich plant and contains bioactive compounds such as chlorogenic acid, cinarin and silymarin, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, artichoke is rich in soluble fibers, which help reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
Studies show that artichoke can help reduce fat in the liver, help improve liver function, including bile production, which is important for fat digestion.
That's it.
With the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, you can not only reverse fat in the liver, but also improve your overall health, increase your energy and have a better quality of life.
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