Liver Failure
- August 7, 2019
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Diet Chart for Liver Failure Patients
Liver failure is the inability of the liver to perform its normal synthetic and metabolic function as part of normal physiology. It is a life threatening condition that demands urgent medical care in case of its severe condition.
Eating a good, balanced diet to maintain the strength and a healthy weight is essential for people with liver problems. Good nutrition can help to support your liver to function and plays a crucial role in your health.
For liver failure patients, there are some special considerations you may need to make in your diet to stay nutritionally well and to help in managing your condition. General recommendation for people with severe liver disease or failure are given below
| Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | Avocado, Guava, Papaya, Grapes, Apple, Pear. | Lemon, Apricot, Mango, Oranges, Watermelon, Berries. |
| Vegetables | Carrots, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Spinach, Fenugreek, Potato, Sweet Potato, Radish, Broccoli, Ginger, Mustard greens. | Cabbage, Onion, Garlic, Cauliflower, Tomatoes. |
| Grains | Wheat, Brown rice, Brown bread, Sprouted wheat grams. | All refined grains, Corns, White bread. |
| Dairy Product | Low fat milk, Cow’s ghee, Curd, Buttermilk, Soy milk, Egg white. | Yogurt, Cheese, Milk. |
| Legumes | Yellow lentil, Split peas, Pink lentil, Green gram, Brown chickpeas. | Chickpeas, Black gram, Kidney beans. |
| Nuts | Almonds, Figs, Walnuts, Dates, Raisins. | Cashew nuts, Pistachio |
| Oils | Coconut oil, Olive oil, Mustard oil, Sesame oil, Sunflower oil. | Vegetable oil |
| Spices | Turmeric, Fenugreek, Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, Less amount of salt, Black pepper. | Red Chili powder. |
| Beverage | Sugarcane juice, Coconut water, Green tea, Grapefruit juice, Coffee, Beetroot juice. | Soft drinks, Alcohol, Sugary drinks, Tea, Coffee. |
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.