Red Alert: Foods that are Bad for your Liver
Taking too much alcohol is bad for your liver. In the long run, it leads to scarring which causes liver cirrhosis, this is irreversible scarring of the liver. Limit your alcohol intake to one per day as a woman.
Cut down on sugar and sodas: One of the functions of the liver is to convert sugar to fat. Taking in too much sugar will have you a lot of fat hanging where they should not.
Taking water in place of fizzy drinks or sodas is more beneficial than we give credit for.
Stay away from fatty foods: Pizzas, burgers contain saturated fat which is difficult to digest. They are listed in some products as partially hydrogenated ingredients.
Fatty food contains lots of calories which will make you gain weight and also increase the amount of bad cholesterol in the body.
It may lead to inflammation which in the long run can cause fatty liver disease.
One must cut down on food that is high in sodium content especially canned food and soups. Excess salt intake can lead to water retention in the body.
Refrain from consuming products made from white flour such as bread, pastries and pasta. Highly refined grains lack minerals and fibre.
They contain a high amount of carbohydrates which convert to sugar and converts to fat in the liver.
Living in a country like Nigeria is highly difficult as they are the more affordable food for the masses. You can cut back on how much you consume them.
Taking too much of anything containing acetaminophen is bad for you. For instance, taking more than the required dose of paracetamol.
Do not SELF MEDICATE! Taking food rich in fibre, vegetables, vitamin E such as almonds, broccoli, oatmeal, avocado is good for your liver.
Living a healthy life with a good diet and exercise is a preventive measure to a lot of diseases.
You should also try to get the hepatitis vaccine as this is a disease of the liver. Hepatitis is of different types and has different causative agents. You could read up on that on the blog. What’s your diet like?
