A fatty liver is a condition in which the organ stores too much fat. If not treated, your liver can ultimately fail. But you can prevent or treat a fatty liver with healthful eating. You may need to focus on certain foods and avoid others.<\/strong><\/p>\n Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease\u00a0(NAFLD) is one of the most common causes<\/a>\u00a0of liver disease in the United States. It\u2019s a condition in which excess fat is stored in the liver.<\/p>\n NAFLD is\u00a0more common in people who are living with certain conditions like\u00a0obesity\u00a0and\u00a0type 2 diabetes\u00a0\u2014 and unlike alcohol-related liver disease, NAFLD is not caused by heavy alcohol use.<\/p>\n The two types of NAFLD are:<\/strong><\/p>\n In a healthy body, the liver removes toxins and produces\u00a0bile,\u00a0a greenish-yellow fluid that breaks down fat into fatty acids so that they can be digested. Fatty liver disease damages the liver and prevents it from working as well as it should, but lifestyle changes can prevent it from getting worse.<\/p>\n The first line of treatment for overweight or obese individuals with NAFLD is gradual\u00a0weight loss,\u00a0through a combination of\u00a0calorie reduction,\u00a0exercise,\u00a0and healthy eating.<\/p>\n In general, the diet for fatty liver disease includes:<\/p>\n A nutrient-dense, whole-food-based diet rich in fiber, protein, and unsaturated fats\u00a0is generally recommended<\/a>\u00a0for those with NAFLD.<\/p>\n Here are a few foods to include in your healthy liver diet:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your daily cup of\u00a0coffee\u00a0could help protect your liver against NAFLD.<\/p>\n A\u00a02021 review<\/a>\u00a0found that regular coffee consumption is associated with a lowered risk of developing NAFLD, as well as a decreased risk of the advancement of\u00a0liver fibrosis<\/a>\u00a0in those already diagnosed with NAFLD.<\/p>\n Coffee also appears to lower the\u00a0number of abnormal liver enzymes<\/a>\u00a0in people at risk for liver diseases.<\/p>\n Open Next Page To See More\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\n
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