Oatmeal (or porridge, depending on which side of the planet you’re on) can be one of the best breakfasts for a fatty liver if you make it the right way. It’s simple, satisfying, and nourishing, and when done properly, it helps rather than hurts your liver. This is one of my go-to breakfasts ever since … Read more
Few people can envision life without coffee, but is it one of the things that you have to give up after being diagnosed with fatty liver disease? We’re going to talk about it in today’s article and fully answer the question: Is coffee good for fatty liver or not? The quick answer is: Yes, coffee … Read more
Once the initial shock of knowing you have fatty liver disease is over, one extremely important question arises: How long does it take to reverse it? It’s a fair question – one that everyone asks – and one without a one-size-fits-all answer. But let’s cut the fluff and get straight to what matters! Reversing fatty … Read more
When I was first told I had a fatty liver, my doctor dropped the news in the most casual way possible, but with a face that spelled doom: “You can’t do anything about it, just hope it won’t get worse”. I remember the fear that hit me immediately: “Does this mean I’m going to die? … Read more
Bread is a delicate subject when it comes to fatty liver. Generally speaking, you should stop eating bread if you have NAFLD – this is clearly the best approach. But while every doctor or nutritionist will tell you to avoid bread, the truth is that most people simply won’t or can’t because bread is too … Read more
With some liver diseases being contagious – like hepatitis, for example – it’s only natural to wonder: if someone you know has fatty liver disease or NASH, can you get it too? You can breathe easier: neither fatty liver disease (NALFD/MASLD) nor NASH are contagious. If somebody in your family has fatty liver or NASH, … Read more
Before I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, my doctor recommended a plethora of blood tests, because I wasn’t feeling well. Cholesterol? High, but still at the top of the “normal” range. Glucose? Same story. ALT, AST, and all the rest? Perfectly fine on paper. Yet I still felt pretty bad, and my doctor couldn’t … Read more
The winter holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re managing a fatty liver, you might feel like you’re in for a season of “no, thanks” at every family dinner. I know how it feels – being a foodie but having to say “no” to all the things that make holidays feel like, well, … Read more
Itching isn’t the first thing people think of when they hear “fatty liver disease.” Fatigue, digestive issues – sure. But itching? That’s one of the rarer symptoms of NAFLD, but a symptom nevertheless. While itching can be linked to fatty liver (as well as plenty of other conditions), it doesn’t necessarily mean that something more … Read more
There are a few very specific types of food you should avoid or stop eating completely if you want to speed up the healing of your fatty liver. The bad news is that it will most likely feel like everything you enjoy eating is on this list. The good news? It’s not as bad as … Read more