Help me with a diet for Fatty Liver

[Walkingtheplank]

I had a liver ultrasound for ruling out other issues and my GP has told me that I have fatty infiltration of the liver. We spoke about it for perhaps 25 seconds.

Not sure what I am supposed to do with the information but I assume I have to change my diet but I don't know where to start so am here looking for advice.

My meals are pretty good whilst I eat a lot of crap between. I expect if I cut the crap I wouldn't have a fatty liver. But I'm a pig so this is difficult for me, especially when I can't see my liver, don't know if I should even be worried and how quickly I can turn things around. I don't drink much alcohol. Probably the equivalent of 4 bottles of wine in a year.

If anyone has any tips or advice I would be grateful.

The one thing that has curbed my snacking is increasing my protein intake. I use protein powered and shakes with lots of protein based meals, eggs, spirulina and chia seeds. I'm hardly hungry now.

Try a clear protein drink with your meals and see how you go.

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n12311.pdf&ver=17638

I don't think I could effectively meal/snack replace with powder/shakes because I enjoy eating, particularly snacking. It's not a hunger thing per se.

The Plymouth hospital leaflet is useful although I am not clear on how much of the text is about a generally healthy diet and what is specific to helping my liver.

My main meals are good - protein, carbohydrate and veg/salad. I don't have dessert after dinner but would have a yoghurt with lunch. I do however do too much snacking. I don't know how to stop that. I've dieted before, I can do it but then bounce right back (and some) pretty much once I have hit my goal.

I do plenty of exercise and I don't really drink alcohol. I have always had low blood pressure and low cholesterol so not sure what practically do to. I'm not sure 25 seconds on this with the GP was enough!

Pull back on the carbs, if you want to pull back on your snacking. Have a carb free dinner tonight, and see what happens to your snacking tomorrow.

Try the Liver Trust, website & they have nurse staffed helpline.

I am not a doctor and have no clue really - but I listened to a podcast the other day that suggested that losing some weight and fasting - or at least restricting your eating to an eight hour window during the day - might help your liver recover a little?

I had bloods come back saying I had markers for a fatty liver after the Dr asked me about my alcohol intake (zero) she shrugged it off never repeated the test

I'm curious too OP. Mine was mentioned as a throwaway comment. I asked why and Dr just looked at me, I asked is it because I'm overweight and she went yeah.... so not exactly helpful.

I've tried eating more protein which helped a little then a week later I turned feral with hoopla hoops and rich tea biscuits

I also have markers. I love a glass of wine, but have been doing ivf/pregnant/breastfeeding for years. I do not drink a lot. I do love crisps, nuts and cheese though. I think if I gave these up, I would be fine. I so love them though! I wish I could see my liver.

I lost my mum when she was 54. She had liver cancer. Sometimes I am mindful of that and am great, but then it is so easy to slip.

Oddly enough,there is an article in the paper today (the one that is a dirty word on MN!!! It says 1 in 5 post menopausal women have non alcoholic fatty liver disease. If your GP didn't suggest any diet changes, maybe you are not at this point. The ladies interviewed said that they were overweight, not always by a huge amount,were told it was caused by overweight and bad diet. They ditched junk food, take aways, sugary drinks,eat a Mediterranean diet,fresh fruit and veg, wholegrains,lean protein. Professor Johnathan Fallowfield of Edinburgh university said "sometimes people who have NAFLD also have damage from alcohol,and that obesity doubles the toxicity to the liver. I think you could find the article online. Perhaps you could see your liver scan.

Living a healthy lifestyle will help your liver.

The Plymouth leaflet gives you all the advice you need.

If you wish to prioritise snacking over your health, that is your choice to make.