Diet gun

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver, causing inflammation and damage, and over time, chronic liver disease can develop.

The liver’s main functions are to filter the blood, process and store nutrients, help synthesize bile, and convert harmful substances into harmless ones.

It is an essential organ in the body and plays a crucial role in maintaining the overall health of the body.

Possible inflammation or damage to the liver results in its improper functioning.

Simple dietary changes will not cure hepatitis B, but they will increase the likelihood of faster liver recovery.

In general, processed foods, fats, red meat, and sugary foods make the liver work overtime, while fruits, vegetables, and whole grains help its function. Intake of large amounts of protein also tires the liver because it has a key role in protein metabolism.

The frequency of meals should be increased and each meal should contain a smaller amount of food.

Protein, fat, carbohydrates

Proteins should not be more than 15% of the total calories in our diet, while the percentage of fat should ideally be limited to 40 to 60 grams per day. The remaining calories will be from carbohydrates.

The foods that we should consume more in hepatitis B are the following:

Dairy

Only low-fat dairy products, skim milk, skim cheese (cottage), skim yogurt

Lean protein foods

Lean meat, fish, eggs (up to 3 per week)

Grains

Mainly whole grain cereals such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, barley, quinoa, oats

Vegetables

All types of vegetables, but larger amounts of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables

Fat

Mainly pure virgin olive oil

Also all legumes, fruits, and all nuts (but ΝΟΤ MOLDY or DISCOLORED or WRINKLED NUTS due to the aflatoxin they may contain, especially those produced in exotic areas)

It is necessary to wash fruits and vegetables very well to remove any preservatives or pesticides they may have because these are substances that put pressure on the liver.

Foods to significantly limit with hepatitis B

1. Foods with saturated fats (butter, mayonnaise, fatty cheeses and full-fat dairy products, fatty meats, palm oil, coconut oil)

2. Processed foods (cold cuts, hot dogs, ready-made salad dressings, sugary breakfast cereals)

3. Fast food or take-out food

4. Fried foods

5. Salty foods and salt

6. Sugary foods and drinks (sweets, soft drinks)

7. Alcohol

8. Raw or undercooked shellfish