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
Eating pork after being diagnosed with a fatty liver initially seems out of the question. Pork is, after all, everything we shouldn’t eat: red meat, high in saturated fat, although tasty. For pork lovers out there, the reality is not that bad. So if you’re wondering whether or not you can eat pork with NAFLD, … 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 liver. While it is not one of the superfoods recommended for the liver, it is still good as long as … 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
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