The First 4 Steps Towards A Liver-Healthy Lifestyle

Keep Moving

Leading a liver-healthy lifestyle is key to supporting your liver health. One of the most prevalent causes of liver disease is obesity which in many cases is a result of a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Studies show that physical exercise regardless of its intensity and frequency may significantly help in fighting against fatty liver disease. If taking care of your liver health is your main goal, starting exercising does not necessarily mean you should get a personal coach and create a strict and intense workout plan. In the beginning, just get moving. Take a walk instead of jumping into a car to drive a few house blocks to your destination. Take a walk before breakfast or after dinner. Incorporate easy and short workouts into your weekly schedule and gradually increase the intensity if your health allows it. Important is that movement and physical activity become a natural part of your regimen.

Limit Your Salt Intake

Studies show that 90% of Americans consume too much sodium. Salt can be hidden in many foods that sometimes don´t even taste too salty, like a slice of pizza or a cheeseburger from a fast-food restaurant. But in fact, they are loaded with salt. And if consumed regularly, such foods can lead to the worsening of liver disease, apart from other health complications. The CDC´s official recommendation is to not exceed 2,300 mg of sodium per day. Watch out for foods that are high in salt, which usually are canned products, sauces, and fast foods. Do not over-salt your food if you cook at home—try using herbs as seasoning instead of salt. Reducing your salt intake is one of the most important steps in improving your liver health diet.

Swap Out The Soda

Soda is an unnecessary evil. The average can of soda contains 7 teaspoons of sugar. It is time to swap out your soda for a healthier alternative. There are tons of options. If you find water and sugar-free tea boring, try spicing things up by adding some flavorful vitamins and minerals to your waters and teas. A squeeze of citrus can make all the difference and provide your drinks with so much flavor. If you are not a fan of citrus fruits, you can add other fruits and vegetables like cucumber and strawberries to your beverages for infused flavor instead.

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“It´s best not to drink alcohol”

Alcohol is one of the main factors of deteriorating liver functions. Alcohol can destroy the healthy liver cells in your body which can lead to an alcohol-related liver disease usually developed in three stages:

• Alcoholic fatty liver disease (Build-up of fats in the liver. The condition is reversible with abstinence).
• Alcoholic hepatitis (Liver damage and inflammation occur. The condition is sometimes reversible with abstinence).
• Cirrhosis (Permanent scarring and damage of the liver. The condition is not reversible and can be fatal).

In June 2020, the American Cancer Society (ACS) made a radical change in its guidelines on cancer reduction and prevention—it is for the first time that the ACS officially recommends avoiding alcohol completely instead of just limiting its consumption. “It is best not to drink alcohol”, stated the new guidelines of the ACS.