Fat is bad for you, no matter where it is.
Depending upon where it is stored it can affect your health negatively. No matter if it’s your belly fat or fat present on any of your organs it can be problematic, very problematic. Fat accumulation in the liver is also on this list!
What is fatty liver?
Fat on the liver or fatty liver is a common health problem that is commonly occurring. Non-alcoholic fatty liver can result in compromised liver function. Under normal conditions, your liver is partially fatty but too much fat deposit in the liver is termed as a fatty liver.
The liver is an important organ of our body and is known to perform many important body functions. From the production of blood to remove toxins from the body, our liver does it all. Many factors act as your risk for fatty liver. Among these factors, your genetics, obesity, medications and fat content in blood etc can result in fatty liver.
An uncle of mine, who was a diabetic, was diagnosed with fatty liver. The doctor revealed that his fatty liver was due to diabetes. His liver health was badly affected and then he got treated at PKLI Lahore. Whatever the cause and stage, fatty liver determines your risk of other liver diseases.
How to treat fatty liver?
No matter what causes a fatty liver, there are multiple treatment options we have. The food we eat remains one of the best treatment options for fatty liver treatment. Here are the dietary changes that can help you to deal with a fatty liver.
1- Coffee
Many people start their coffee for an instant burst of energy. However, drinking coffee also offers multiple health benefits and one among these is fatty liver disease.
People who suffer from fatty liver are more prone to liver diseases. One of the reasons behind this can be the abnormal production of liver enzymes. However, drinking coffee is known to limit the production of enzymes that increase your chance of liver disease.
2- Omega-3 fatty acid
Since our childhood, we have heard this discussion on good or bad fats. No matter what your perception of good and bad fats, it significantly impacts many different aspects of our health.
The omega-3 fatty acid is considered a good fatty acid that is known to be helpful with fatty liver disease. Its consumption can reduce the fat accumulation in the liver. Some of the omega-3 rich foods include salmon, nuts, flax seeds, fish oils etc.
3- Green tea
Just as many other foods and food ingredients, green tea consumption is also known to help with the fatty liver. One of the major causes of fatty liver is the presence of fat in the blood and green tea helps to counter this reason of fatty liver.
Green tea is a rich source of antioxidants that accounts for its magical health benefits. Regular and frequent consumption of green tea is known to help you lower the level of fats in the blood.
4- Garlic
Garlic is an important ingredient of many of our cuisines and is known for its multiple health benefits. Raw garlic is considered to help weight loss by reducing fat. This same reason is said to be responsible for its ability to lower the liver fat that results in fatty liver. When talking about the fatty liver, one should consider its heartburn and existing acidity issues.
This is because raw garlic can make your existing situation worse. I have seen my friend who consumed two cloves of raw garlic and she ended up with persistent stomach pain. Later she was diagnosed with a stomach problem. So, it is important to be mindful of your food sensitivities or existing health conditions before opting for any home remedy.
5- Avocados
Avocados are other liver healthy foods that can help you with fatty liver. There are ingredients present in avocados that can slow the liver damage thus protecting your liver. Either consume directly or in combination with other foods, make sure to consume enough of this liver healthy food.
Bottom Line!
Fatty liver is a common liver health problem. If remain untreated it can increase your risk of other liver diseases. Dietary changes and lifestyle changes are your first line of defence against a fatty liver problem. So, start with healthy habits to protect your liver as a healthy liver is healthy for you.
