Fatty Liver Diseases: Causes and diet plans

fatty liver

You may not have heard of fatty liver diseases, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to be specific. But chances are, you know someone who has it. As a dietitian in private practice, it’s becoming increasingly common for me to tailor diets for clients who’ve been diagnosed with a build-up of fat in their liver. If … Read more

Fatty Liver Could Shrink Your Brain

shrink your brain

We love to report good news on the identification and treatment of NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Often, particularly if in the earliest stages (1 or 2), NAFLD is easily treated via lifestyle changes and sometimes, with medication as recommended by one’s physician. Today, though, the news isn’t all bright. A paper written by Galit Weinstein, … Read more

Milk Thistle: Why Does Everyone Recommend It?

milk thistle

You have read about milk thistle many times on this website, and perhaps you may : Can milk thistle (really) help strengthen the liver? If so, can it address NAFLD specifically? Are there any studies to back all this up? Well, dear readers, you’re in luck – we’ve investigated these questions and have compiled them … Read more

Why Do You Get Fatty Liver Disease?

Fatty Liver Disease

If you are healthy and have been diagnosed with NAFLD, otherwise known as Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, you are probably asking yourself why this has happened to you. Actually, a lot of healthy people develop Fatty Liver Disease and like you, ask themselves this question: Why me? To those who feel reasonably well and believe themselves to … Read more