Sometimes the best foods for our bodies are the ones we overlook. When I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, I didn’t immediately think almonds or almond milk would be part of my plan. Yet here I am now, excited to share what I’ve discovered about adding these to a healthy diet. All nuts are … Read more
Running or jogging is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to stay active, but did you know it’s also a powerful weapon against fatty liver disease? It can indeed help improve your condition, which is usually linked to obesity, diabetes, and poor lifestyle habits – including a sedentary life. Running or jogging is … Read more
I will always remember when my doctor told me I had a “fatty liver.” I knew little about it, but I was convinced my days were numbered, and my mind raced with worst-case scenarios. In reality, fatty liver disease is a condition that is estimated to affect about 30% of adults in the US, according … Read more
If you’re anything like me, giving up rice can feel like a massive challenge – especially if a good sushi roll makes you happy. But there are indeed foods we have to stop eating after being diagnosed with a fatty liver – and rice is one of them. However, there is still hope for rice … Read more
Ginger is an ingredient that many praise for its health benefits, while others never use. But if you have a fatty liver disease, should you consume ginger or not? This is what we’re going to talk about today! A Quick Look at Ginger Ginger comes from a plant known as Zingiber officinale and has been … Read more
Is beer one of the many things you have to give up if you have a fatty liver disease? This is what we’re going to talk about today and let me start with a spoiler alert: I don’t have good news for beer lovers! The Quick Answer If you don’t care about all the details, … Read more
Life without peanuts and especially peanut butter would be really boring. After a fatty liver diagnosis, it might seem like you need to give them up. But should you really? You can continue eating peanuts and peanut butter if you have a fatty liver. Both are nutritious and packed with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and … Read more
I grew up hearing two conflicting ideas: garlic is fantastic for overall health, but it can also damage your liver. It’s not uncommon to hear others make the same contradictory declarations. So when I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in 2014, those mixed messages turned into real anxiety. My first instinct was to … Read more
The DASH diet is regularly advised by physicians to combat hypertension (aka high blood pressure). But could this diet help our livers, too? It’s very interesting overall, so read on to learn more about a potentially game-changing diet for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (aka MASLD). What Exactly Is the DASH Diet? The DASH diet – short for … Read more
After doing your research on foods to eat after being diagnosed with NAFLD (MASLD), it might seem that you’re no longer allowed to eat anything. The list of foods to avoid is long indeed, but you will see that you still have plenty of options. If you’re wondering whether or not you should eat cucumbers … Read more