Diet and Food Guidance for Fatty Liver Disease

Diet is a main part of managing fatty liver. No single food cures it, but steady changes can reduce liver fat.

Eat more

• Vegetables and fruit, especially leafy greens and whole fruit
• Whole grains such as millets, oats, brown rice and whole wheat
• Pulses, dal and legumes for protein and fibre
• Nuts, seeds and olive, mustard or groundnut oil in small amounts
• Fish such as sardines or mackerel, or other lean protein
• Curd or buttermilk in moderation

Eat less

• Sugar, sweets and sugary drinks, including fruit juice
• Refined flour (maida) products, white bread and bakery items
• Deep-fried food, packaged snacks and fast food
• Red and processed meat
• Excess salt
• Large portions, especially at night

Alcohol

Avoid it. Even moderate drinking can add to liver damage in fatty liver.

Mediterranean-style eating