When I was diagnosed with a fatty liver in late 2014, the hepatologist who delivered the terrible news had even more terrible predictions: I would NOT be able to reverse my fatty liver, and the best I could hope for was to keep the disease at its current level and pray it would not progress … Read more
Eating pork after being diagnosed with a fatty liver seems out of the question. Pork is, after all, everything we shouldn’t eat: red meat, high in saturated fat. Fortunately, the reality is a bit different. So if you are wondering whether you can eat pork with NAFLD (now officially known as MASLD, or Metabolic dysfunction-associated … Read more
Here’s a fun fact: not all fats are bad when dealing with fatty liver disease. And it’s exactly why salmon, a fish loaded with fat, might not just be okay but actually great for your recovery. As someone who completely reversed my fatty liver disease, I know firsthand how confusing dietary advice can be, but … Read more
What if I told you that a simple activity – something as fun and nostalgic as riding a bike – could not only bring a smile to your face but also help reverse fatty liver disease? That’s indeed the case, so buckle up (or strap on that helmet), and read on to find out why … Read more
I’m not sure what it is with fatty liver disease and craving sweets, but it is real. It’s like our mind knows what we’re not allowed to have and wants to test our power. When I first started my journey of reversing fatty liver (officially named now as MASLD, or Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), … Read more
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver disease and want to know exactly what your diagnosis means. Here’s the good news: no matter the grade, fatty liver can be reversed with the right lifestyle changes which include dieting and exercising. Fatty liver disease is divided into different grades of severity … Read more
What happens if you lose weight too fast when starting your diet to reverse fatty liver? You’ve probably seen or heard in many places that rapid weight loss can make your fatty liver worse You are doing everything possible to get healthy, yet you suddenly wonder if you are accidentally causing more harm. Worry not, … Read more
What would life be without potatoes? Well, if you’ve just been diagnosed with a fatty liver, you might soon find the answer to that question firsthand because potatoes and MASLD (aka fatty liver disease, formerly NAFLD) are not best friends – on the contrary! Fortunately, you don’t have to say goodbye to potatoes forever, nor … Read more
If you’ve ever gotten that wake-up call from your doctor – the one where they look at you, shake their head a little, and say, “You’ve got a fatty liver” – I’ve been there too. At first, I thought, “Oh great, just what I need – another reason to feel guilty every time I look … Read more
When we think about liver health, smoking isn’t usually the first culprit that comes to mind. But smoking and vaping are highly detrimental to a fatty liver. Both introduce toxins into our bodies, toxins that cause oxidative stress, worsen insulin resistance, and accelerate liver scarring in those with MASLD. Even passive smoking increases the risks … Read more