🚫 Not All Foods Are Friendly to Your Liver!

If You Have Hepatitis, Fatty Liver, Liver Damage, or Cirrhosis — Read This!

Your liver works hard every day to detoxify your body — but some foods make its job much harder.

These can worsen inflammation, accelerate liver damage, and hinder recovery.

If you’re living with liver conditions, it’s time to be extra mindful of what you eat.

 Your liver can’t speak — but it shows signs when it’s suffering.
Let food be your liver’s ally, not its enemy.

Protect your liver. Eat with purpose. Live better.

THESE ARE FOODS TO EAT AND FOODS TO AVOID

FOODS TO AVOID:

❌Alcohol

Most important to avoid! Alcohol can severely damage liver cells and worsen hepatitis.

❌Fatty & Fried Foods

✅Examples: Fried chicken, Fried Stew, fatty parts of meat, pastries (Cake, buns, Akara etc.
✅These are hard for the liver to process and can increase fat buildup in the liver.

❌Processed Foods & Meats

✅Examples: Biscuit, sausages, canned meats, chips.
✅They often contain preservatives and high levels of salt and unhealthy fats.

❌Sugary Foods and Drinks

✅Examples: Carbonated drinks, candy (Sweets), cakes, sugary cereals. However, always check your sugar levels
✅Excess sugar can be converted into fat in the liver, worsening fatty liver conditions

❌Salty Foods

✅Examples: Instant noodles, salty snacks, frozen meals.
✅High sodium can cause fluid buildup and strain the liver.

❌Raw or Undercooked Shellfish

✅These can carry bacteria or viruses that are dangerous to people with liver problems.

❌Red Meat in Excess

✅High in saturated fats and harder for the liver to break down.

❌Unpasteurized Dairy Products

They may carry bacteria harmful to someone with a weakened liver.

EAT THESE FOLLOWING:

✅Fruits & vegetables (especially liver-friendly ones like beetroot, carrots, and leafy greens)
✅Lean proteins (e.g., fish, chicken, legumes)
✅Whole grains (e.g., brown rice, oats)
✅Plenty of water
✅Healthy fats (e.g., olive oil, avocados, honey, nuts- groundnuts, walnuts etc)