The liver is the largest organ within the body and helps digest food, store energy and remove toxins, but it can be diseased by storing fat, according to Medline Plus, the US National Library of Medicine.
However, he explained that the cause of fatty liver is not known, but researchers do know that it is more common in people who:
- They are Hispanic, followed by non-Hispanic white. It is less common in African Americans.
- They have high levels of lipids (fats) in their blood, such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
- They have high blood pressure.
- They take certain medications, such as corticosteroids and some anticancer drugs.
- Have certain metabolic disorders, including metabolic syndrome.
- They lose weight very fast.
- Have certain infections such as hepatitis C.
- They have been exposed to some toxins.
Nevertheless, because there are often no symptoms, It is not easy to diagnose fatty liver disease, but if a health specialist detects it, you have to take some special care and eat fruits.
That said, the Better with Health portal revealed the best fruits to treat the condition:
1 apple: The Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN) indicates that the apple provides carbohydrates, mainly in the form of sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose, and contains appreciable amounts of fiber, both soluble and insoluble, the latter being the most abundant.
2. Citrus: They have a high content of vitamin C and citric acid.
3. Grapefruit or grapefruit: Grapefruit, also known as grapefruit or pink grapefruit, is a citrus fruit that has a high content of vitamin C and according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation “exceeds the recommended daily intake for this nutrient (vitamin C) by 30 milligrams”. Likewise, it is composed of 90% water, it is a natural antioxidant, it has antiseptic properties.
4. Avocado: It is a source of monounsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, potassium and vitamins C, E and B, according to the FEN.
5. Papaya: It is a tropical fruit that is grown in various parts of the world and has several benefits for the body, given its high concentration of vitamins A, B and C, fiber, potassium and folate, also known as folic acid.
6. Kiwi: Kiwi provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates in the form of sugars. It also has fiber and in terms of vitamin composition, it should be noted that it is a source of vitamin C.
For its part, there are other recommendations to keep this organ healthy and that is to have a balanced and healthy diet, limit salt and sugar. However, keep in mind that it is important to consult an expert to guide the process, since according to the World Health Organization, the exact composition of a varied, balanced and healthy diet will be determined by the characteristics of each person (age, sex, life habits and degree of physical activity), the cultural context, the food available in the place and eating habits.
Also, other recommendations are:
- Lose weight. If the person is overweight or obese, it is ideal to reduce the number of calories consumed daily and slowly increase the amount of exercise to lose weight. Calorie reduction is the key to losing weight and controlling this disease. However, if you’ve tried to lose weight before but haven’t been successful, it’s important to ask your doctor for help.
- Exercise and be more active. Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.