Diet Chart for Liver Diseases
The Liver is the largest organ of the body as it helps in digestion, stores the energy, and remove poisons. Many conditions and diseases can affect the function of the liver and can lead to easy bruising, swelling in legs, weakness, dark urine color, abdominal swelling, etc.
By eating a good, nutritious, balanced diet it helps to maintain strength and is essential for people with liver problems. Good nutrition can help to support your liver function and play a crucial role in your health. We described some of the best and nutritious food which is healthy for your liver patients.
Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
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Fruits | Apple, Banana, Grapes, Avocado, Berries, Guava, Papaya, Oranges, Peach, Pear, Plum, Kiwi, Blueberries, Cranberries. | Excess amount of citrus fruits. |
Vegetables | Bitter gourd, Squash, Beetroot, Carrots, Leafy green, Spinach, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Boiled potato, Ridge gourd, Round gourd, Bottle gourd, Cabbage. | Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic, Ginger, Frozen/Canned vegetables. |
Grains | Wheat, Quinoa, Rye, Brown rice, Fiber-rich whole grain, Oatmeal, Brown bread, Millet. | White rice, Corn, White bread, Refined flour. |
Dairy Product | Cow’s milk, Cow’s ghee, Curd, Yogurt, Buttermilk. | High-fat milk, Butter, Cheese, Cream, Mayonnaise. |
Legumes | Yellow lentil, Green lentil, Orange lentil, Split peas. | Kidney beans, Chickpeas, Soybeans, Black gram, White split gram. |
Nuts | Walnut, Figs, Soaked Almonds, Raisins, Dates. | Peanuts, Cashew nuts, Pistachio. |
Oils | Olive oil, Coconut oil, Mustard oil. | Refined vegetable oils, Sesame oil. |
Spices | Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Thyme, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Carom, Black pepper. | Excessive salt, Red powdered chili. |
Beverage | Green tea, Sugarcane juice, Coconut water, Fresh vegetable juice, Herbal tea. | Excessive tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol, Excess sugary drinks. |