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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

NAFLD is the most common form of liver disease. It is characterized by an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver. It is normal for the liver to contain some fat; however, if more than 5-10% of the liver’s weight is fat, it is considered a fatty liver. A fatty liver may lead to excess inflammation and swelling, leading to scarring of the liver, also known as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer. The good news is, the liver can regenerate itself, unlike any other organ. It can be up to 80% damaged and still recover. Diet and lifestyle are essential to supporting liver regeneration.

Helpful Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

High fibre foods

e.g. vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes

Omega-3 rich foods

e.g. grass-fed beef, fish, seafood

Vegetables

Low-Glycemic fruits

e.g. strawberries, apples, blueberries, oranges

Fermented foods

e.g. sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir

Foods to Limit

Alcohol

Refined sugar

e.g. white sugar, corn syrup, fructose

Refined grains

e.g. white bread and pasta

Processed animal fats

e.g. sandwich meat, cured meat, smoked meat

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Cook Time

5m

6h

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NAFLD is the most common form of liver disease. It is characterized by an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver. It is normal for the liver to contain some fat; however, if more than 5-10% of the liver’s weight is fat, it is considered a fatty liver. A fatty liver may lead to excess inflammation and swelling, leading to scarring of the liver, also known as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer. The good news is, the liver can regenerate itself, unlike any other organ. It can be up to 80% damaged and still recover. Diet and lifestyle are essential to supporting liver regeneration.

Helpful Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

High fibre foods

e.g. vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes

Omega-3 rich foods

e.g. grass-fed beef, fish, seafood

Vegetables

Low-Glycemic fruits

e.g. strawberries, apples, blueberries, oranges

Fermented foods

e.g. sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir

Foods to Limit

Alcohol

Refined sugar

e.g. white sugar, corn syrup, fructose

Refined grains

e.g. white bread and pasta

Processed animal fats

e.g. sandwich meat, cured meat, smoked meat

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Cook Time

5m

6h

All Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

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