Eating the right foods keeps the liver healthy in the long run and avoids illnesses like diabetes.
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains
Whole grains are a good source of fibre, which can help to keep your digestive system healthy. The antioxidants and other nutrients present in whole grains benefit the liver and filter out the waste material from the blood.
Lean protein
Lean protein, such as chicken, fish, and beans, is a good source of nutrients that your liver needs to function properly. It is also a good source of protein, which can help you to maintain a healthy body weight.
Healthy fats
Water
Water is essential for your health, especially in maintaining the proper functioning of the liver. Drinking plenty of water can help to flush toxins out of your liver. Health experts recommend drinking at least 2-3 litres of water every day.
Green tea
Green tea is a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect your liver from damage. It also contains compounds that can help to reduce inflammation and improve liver function.
Coffee
Coffee contains a good amount of antioxidants, which have been shown to improve liver function in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a good source of antioxidants, and it contains compounds that can help to protect your liver from damage. Grapefruit juice may also help to improve liver function in people with NAFLD.
Olive oil
Olive oil contains healthy fat that combats liver damage and also contains compounds that can help to reduce inflammation and improve liver function.
Nuts
Nuts are a good source of healthy fats, fibre, and antioxidants. They can help to protect your liver from damage and improve liver function.
There are several common markers for fatty liver disease that one can see on the skin. Watch out for yellow skin tags at the corner of eyelids, control obesity, and dark discolouration of creases in the armpit and neck are also markers for insulin resistance.
Besides including the above-mentioned foods in your diet, aerobic exercises and medications can help manage fatty liver.
Source: India Today