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Ms. Liu from Ningbo was diagnosed with mild fatty liver during a physical examination six months ago. She firmly believed that this was caused by excessive intake of meat, so she decided to completely change her eating habits and become a vegetarian. She gave up all meat and delicate foods.carbohydrate, each meal consists mainly of boiled vegetables and steamed grains. Although she has lost 10 pounds and her waist and abdomen have become flatter, the recent B-ultrasound examination results show that her fatty liver has progressed to moderate to severe, which is beyond her expectations.

Doctors point out that there is a common misunderstanding among the public that fatty liver isobesityHowever, unscientific weight loss methods, especially excessive dieting, may lead toproteinInsufficient intake may aggravate the condition of fatty liver. Ms. Liu's experience reminds us that losing weight and improving fatty liver condition requires scientific methods and a reasonable diet structure. A single diet pattern may not achieve the expected health effect.

First, we need to understand the basics of fatty liver.FatA disease in which the content of fat exceeds the normal level, mainly manifested as abnormal accumulation of fat in liver cells. The formation of fatty liver is related to many factors, mainly including excessive intake of calories, obesity,diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc.

For this woman, even though she chose to be a vegetarian, it does not mean that her diet is necessarily healthy. Many vegetarians may ignore the balance of nutrition when choosing food, which may lead to someNutrientsFor example, some vegetarians may choose high-carbohydrate, low-protein foods, such as refined pasta and desserts with too much sugar, which can easily cause excess calories and eventually lead to fat deposition in the liver.

In addition, although there are many vegetables, fruits and whole grains in a vegetarian diet, if you are not careful in choosing, you may consume too much high-fat foods such as vegetable oils and nuts, which may also increase the burden on the liver. Therefore, when choosing a vegetarian diet, you need to pay special attention to the quality and variety of the food, not just the label of "vegetarian".

So, now that we know why being a vegetarian may aggravate fatty liver, we need to discuss how to effectively adjust our diet to improve this condition.

1. Balanced nutrition: Vegetarians should ensure adequate protein intake, especially plant-based protein, such as beans, nuts, seeds, etc. At the same time, ensure adequate intake ofVitaminsandMinerals, especiallyVitamin B12, iron and zinc, etc.

2. Control carbohydrate intake: Choose carbohydrates with a low GI (glycemic index), such as whole grains, oats, and miscellaneous grains, avoid the intake of refined carbohydrates and high-sugar foods, and reduce the burden on the liver.

3. Eat healthy fats in moderation: Choose high-quality vegetable oils such as olive oil and flaxseed oil, eat nuts and seeds in moderation, and avoid excessive intake of saturated fat and trans fat.

4. Increase fiber intake: High-fiber foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can promote intestinal health and help excrete excess fat from the body.

5. Regular exercise: In addition to diet, regular exercise is also very important. At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per weekAerobic exercise, can help improve metabolism and promote fat burning.

6. Maintain good living habits: getting enough sleep, reducing stress and avoiding bad habits such as alcoholism can all help improve liver health.

In summary, although choosing a vegetarian diet has its health benefits, improper vegetarian choices may lead to the aggravation of fatty liver. We should pay attention to the diversity of diet and nutritional balance, match food reasonably, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Healthy eating habits are not achieved overnight, but require long-term persistence and efforts. Let us pay attention to our diet, protect liver health, and welcome a better life!