A list of healthy foods that fight fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a medical condition
where fat cells build up in the liver. This can lead to inflammation, scarring and liver
cirrhosis if left untreated.
The good news is that this is completely reversible by eating the right foods and correcting the
diet.
Fatty liver disease blocks the liver from performing its 500+ functions properly, especially
when it comes to filtering out toxins and storing nutrients.
In today's video we will share with you a
list of healthy foods that fight fatty liver disease.
Consuming these foods helps to cleanse the liver and trigger healing at the cellular
level.
1. Garlic Garlic is by far one of the best foods that
you can consume to improve the health of the liver. This bulb is rich in sulphur and selenium
which help to detoxify the liver, and help it to balance hormones. Sulphur helps the
body to produce glutathione, which reverses fatty liver disease.
2. Beef Liver
Those with none alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are often deficient in choline. Grass
fed beef liver is the best source of this important nutrient. Choline has a lipotropic
effect, meaning that it can strip away fat from the liver and reduce inflammation.
3. Egg Yolks
People who follow a low-fat diet are more likely to get a fatty liver. This is because
important fat-soluble nutrients are needed by the liver in order to function properly.
Pasture-raised eggs are another rich source of choline, B vitamins and other nutrients
to trigger healing in the liver.
4. Sauerkraut This is a form of fermented cabbage often
eaten in Germany. This is extremely healthy for digestive health and is a rich source
of methionine. Methionine improves liver function by detoxifying harmful chemicals from the
body.
5. Bone Broth This is made from boiled animal bones and
contains the three ingredients needed by the liver to produce glutathione. Glutathione
is a powerful antioxidant which aids in reversing both alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD)
and none alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
6. Brussels Sprouts These are the highest vegetable source of
choline, the essential nutrient needed for dissolving fat from the liver. We recommend
lightly steaming your vegetables, as this makes it easier for the body to absorb their
nutrients
7. Broccoli We highly recommend consuming broccoli on
a regular basis when trying to cleanse, detoxify and heal the liver. Broccoli is another great
source of choline and also contains sulforaphane which improves liver function dramatically.
8. Kale
This cruciferous vegetable is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world. It contains
more antioxidants than most other plants. These help to reduce inflammation, help the
liver with detoxification and even help in stripping fat from the liver itself.
9. Beet Tops
Beet tops are another excellent leafy green rich in phytonutrients that heal the liver.
The high potassium in beet tops takes the strain off the liver by helping to balance
blood sugars and regulate hormones.
10. Parsley People who have a fatty liver tend to have
high estrogen levels, which can cause 'man-boobs' in men and estrogen dominance in women. A
fatty liver struggles to filter out excess amounts of this hormone. Consuming parsley
helps the liver to filter out excess estrogen and other harmful toxins.
11. Apple Cider Vinegar
This is one of nature's most powerful healers and works by improving digestion. Apple cider
vinegar helps your body to absorb more nutrients from the foods that you eat. Essential nutrients
must be absorbed in order to reverse fatty liver disease and heal the liver. Drink a
tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before each meal.
12. Coconut Oil
Switch from using unhealthy vegetable oils and start cooking with extra virgin coconut
oil. This is rich in MCT's (Medium Chain Triglycerides) which help to lower inflammation in the liver.
The healthy fats in coconut oil help your liver to produce bile and detoxify the body.
13. Sardines
When reversing a fatty liver, we must consume foods that strengthen the gallbladder, as
this works with liver to make bile. Bile is used to break down and remove the fat that
accumulates in the liver. Omega 3 fatty acids found in sardines support a healthy gallbladder
and bile production.
14. Turkey Turkey is one of the greatest source of methionine,
an important amino acid used to build glutathione in the body. This antioxidant works fast to
help strip fat away from the liver and improve its overall performance.
15. Radish
These contain a special compound (RsPHGpx) which breaks down toxins into small particles
and removes them from the liver and blood. This improves liver function and fights fatty
liver disease.
16. Turmeric Last but not least, turmeric is a delicious
spice used in India for thousands of years. This contains curcumin, a powerful compound
that helps to heal liver cells. It also assists the liver in detoxifying heavy metals and
supports bile production.
As you can see there are many foods that you can consume to reverse and fight fatty liver
disease.
The liver is one of the only organs in the body that can completely regenerate, even
after scarring has occurred.
Be sure to consume leafy green cruciferous vegetables every single day, as these are
absolutely essential in detoxifying the body.
We highly recommend following a healthy ketogenic diet (Keto) to fully reverse fatty liver disease.
This involves cutting out refined carbohydrates and eating a high amoount of vegetables and
natural fats.
Remember that nutrients are needed from saturated fats to heal the liver. Low-fat diets have
been shown to worsen the situation.
Intermittent fasting is another excellent method for healing the liver. This involves
eating all of your daily calories within a short window during the day.
This gives your body the opportunity to regenerate
and heal itself at the cellular level.
If you are diagnosed with fatty liver disease, it is recommended to take a choline supplement
of at least 400mg per day to speed up healing.
To learn about signs of fatty liver disease, foods that damage the liver and more tips
for detoxification, be sure to see our "Liver Health" playlist at the end.
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