The DASH diet is regularly advised by physicians to combat hypertension (aka elevated blood pressure). But could this diet help our livers, too? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now called Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). This new name is now linked to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including high blood sugar, excess body fat, … Read more
We spend billions developing complex pharmaceuticals to strip fat from liver cells (or, at least, the pharma industry does). Meanwhile, a cereal grain cultivated since the Stone Age has been performing similar metabolic feats without any marketing fanfare. I am talking about barley, the topic of today’s article, and a cereal I have to admit … Read more
Bananas are some of the most frowned-upon fruits when it comes to fatty liver disease. The main reason why most people tell you to stay away from bananas is the high amount of carbs (aka sugars) they contain. And while this is indeed correct – bananas have a lot of sugar – they are not … Read more
You probably know, after your fatty liver diagnosis, that you must overhaul your diet to save your liver. And this usually sounds like having to eliminate every tasty food you used to consume. The good news is that you do not have to sacrifice flavor to heal your body. I successfully reversed my own fatty … 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
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
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