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Amazing Foods That Help Prevent Fatty Liver

Have you been suffering from abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and loss of appetite quite often?

Then, you need to watch out, as these could be the symptoms of a fatty liver disease. In case of fatty liver disease, one tends to develop excess fats within the liver.

Liver is one of the most important vital organs of our body. A certain amount of fat in the liver is normal, but when it increases above the normal (above 5 per cent of the organ's weight), then the person could be at the risk of developing fatty liver disease.

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So, which group of people are at a risk of developing fatty liver disease? Those who are obese, those who have diabetes and those who are alcoholics are at a greater risk of developing fatty liver disease. Also, in certain cases, it might be genetically inherited.

If not taken care of on time, then fatty liver disease might lead to other serious illnesses like liver cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding and in extreme cases, it might turn fatal as well.

Also Read: Best Ayurvedic Remedies For Fatty Liver

As it is said that prevention is better than cure, so in case of fatty liver disease too, it is best to prevent it.

Today, at Boldsky, we bring to you 7 nutritious foods that work wonders in preventing fatty liver disease. Take a look.

1. Carrots:

1. Carrots:

Carrots comprise of high plant flavonoids and beta-carotene. This helps stimulate the liver functioning.

2. Broccoli:

2. Broccoli:

Broccoli helps in the production of the enzymes in the liver. These enzymes help to flush out the toxic substances from the liver and thereby prevent the accumulation of fats.

3. Avocados:

3. Avocados:

Avocados is one such food that help produce glutathione. Glutathione helps in removing the toxic substances from the liver.

4. Apple:

4. Apple:

Apple comprises of chemicals that help cleanse the body of harmful toxins, thus making it easier for the liver to take up the toxic load while the body is being cleansed, and it also helps prevent the accumulation of fats in the liver.

5.Olive Oil:

5.Olive Oil:

Moderate use of olive oil helps in removing the harmful toxins from the body. Hence, it helps in preventing the fats from accumulating in the liver.

6. Walnuts:

6. Walnuts:

Holding high amounts of the amino acid arginine, walnuts aid the liver in detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts consist of high glutathione and omega-3 fatty acid content. Proper chewing and swallowing of walnuts can help in the liver detoxification process.

7. Grapefruits:

7. Grapefruits:

Grapefruits are rich in vitamin C and they contain a good amount of antioxidants. They help in cleansing and detoxifying the liver from the harmful carcinogens.

Story first published: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 16:32 [IST]
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