How to protect the liver in daily life and be cautious of health preservation that may cause the liver to become "fat"

With the improvement of people's economic living standards, the dining tables in every household are becoming more and more abundant, and the number of people suffering from fatty liver is also increasing. Fatty liver, also known as intrahepatic steatosis, is a symptom of fat accumulation in liver cells. There are mainly three types of fatty liver: obesity fatty liver, alcoholic fatty liver, and diabetes fatty liver. Mild fatty liver may not cause any discomfort, while moderate or severe fatty liver typically presents symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, dull liver pain, left shoulder and back soreness and swelling. Medical examination can detect liver enlargement, abnormal liver function, elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, etc. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can effectively control the further development of fatty liver and reduce the deposition of fat in the liver. The harm of fatty liver is that some patients may develop fatty hepatitis and liver fibrosis, and even lead to cirrhosis.

To prevent fatty liver, it is necessary to remove the causes of fatty liver, such as treatment of diabetes, abstinence from alcohol, restriction of high-fat diet, weight loss and change of bad lifestyle. We should adhere to plant-based foods as the main source of energy, supplemented by animal based foods, and rely on grains as the main source of energy. We should consume 200 to 300 grams of rice or flour per day.

It is necessary to correct unhealthy eating habits. Once three meals are scheduled and quantified, breakfast should be full, Chinese food should be eaten well, and dinner should be mostly full. Avoid overeating, snacking, eating late night snacks, and other unhealthy habits. Avoid eating sugar and fructose. A high protein diet is recommended, with a daily intake of 80 to 100 grams of protein. This is because high protein can protect liver cells and promote their repair and regeneration. Common foods that can better supplement protein include tofu, Rolls of dried bean milk creams, lean meat, fish, shrimp, etc.

Salt should be limited and moderate water should be consumed. It is recommended to consume 6 grams of salt per day and drink water in moderation, which is beneficial for promoting metabolism and the excretion of metabolic waste in the body.

To prevent fatty liver, one should also eat more foods such as silkworm pupae, hawthorn, lotus leaves, turtles, beans, chives, eggplants, loofah, amaranth, mustard greens, carrots, grapes, and pears. These foods have the effect of preventing the increase of liver fat or cholesterol. Foods rich in methionine amino acids, such as millet, buckwheat flour, sesame, spinach, cauliflower, beetroot, dried scallops, and mussels, can promote phospholipid synthesis in the body, assist in the transformation of fat in liver cells, and are beneficial for preventing fatty liver disease.

Low fat foods such as oats, corn, kelp, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, milk, apples, mushrooms, cauliflower, sunflower seeds, figs, lemons, etc. should be eaten regularly.