Professor Zhou Tianming, who practices at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, pointed out that through scientific diet, patients with fatty liver can completely reverse the liver fat and regain their health.
I. Foundation of Scientific Diet
1. Control total calorie intake
Professor Zhou Tianming emphasized that the first step in reducing fat is to control total calorie intake, ensuring that energy expenditure exceeds intake, creating a “negative energy balance.” For fatty liver patients, personalized diet plans should be developed under professional guidance based on individual circumstances to avoid malnutrition due to excessive dieting.
2. Optimize dietary structure
Increase dietary fiber: Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, which are rich in dietary fiber and help promote intestinal motility, reduce fat absorption, and provide rich vitamins and minerals.
Moderate protein intake: Choose high-quality protein sources such as fish, poultry, eggs, dairy, and soy products, which help in liver repair and maintaining normal function.
Limit fat intake: Reduce saturated fats and trans fats intake, such as fatty meats, fried foods, butter, etc., and choose foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids like olive oil, nuts, etc.
Control sugar intake: Reduce consumption of sugary drinks, desserts, and other high-sugar foods to avoid blood sugar fluctuations and insulin resistance, both of which are important risk factors for fatty liver.
3. Proper meal distribution
Follow the principle of “small meals frequently” to avoid overeating. Have a varied and rich breakfast, a satisfying lunch, a moderate dinner, and try not to eat within 2-3 hours before sleep to reduce nighttime fat synthesis and accumulation.
II. Lifestyle Interventions
In addition to scientific diet, Professor Zhou Tianming also recommends fatty liver patients to incorporate moderate exercise, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, ensure sufficient sleep, and maintain a positive attitude as lifestyle intervention measures. Exercise not only helps burn excess body fat but also enhances cardiovascular function, boosts immunity, and is an indispensable part of fatty liver treatment.
III. Regular Monitoring and Follow-up
The treatment of fatty liver is a long-term process, and patients need to visit the hospital regularly for liver function, blood lipids, blood sugar, and other relevant tests to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust treatment plans promptly. Maintaining good communication with the doctor and timely feedback on health conditions are crucial for disease control and recovery.
In conclusion, Professor Zhou Tianming reminds us that fatty liver is not an incurable disease. Through scientific diet and reasonable lifestyle interventions, it is entirely possible to reverse liver fat and regain health. Let’s start now, change our diet habits, and ensure the health of our liver.
