Healthy Drink Options for Fatty Liver Management
Summary
People with fatty liver should cut back on sugary drinks and choose healthier beverages such as black coffee, green tea, unsweetened sparkling water, soy milk, and almond milk. Weight loss, a balanced diet, and regular exercise are also key to reducing liver fat and preventing the condition from worsening.
Key Points
- Sugary drinks like soft drinks, packaged juices, and sweet tea or coffee can worsen fatty liver by adding excess fructose and calories.
- Weight loss of about 5 to 10 percent can significantly improve liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis, according to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
- Healthier beverage options include plain black coffee, green tea, unsweetened sparkling water, unsweetened soy milk, and unsweetened almond milk.
- Readers are advised to check labels and avoid added sugar in plant-based milk and other drinks.
