DIET PLAN FOR DIABETIC LIVER DISEASES

Diabetes can cause large number of liver diseases. Liver is responsible for manufacturing and storing glucose depending upon the body needs. Excess accumulation of fat in the liver makes organ less responsive to insulin, leaving too much glucose in the blood, which can lead diabetes, on the other hand liver fat triggers harmful inflammation that creates scar tissue and other liver disease. Diet is one of the important components in managing diabetes and liver diseases. A moderate protein, low carbohydrate and low-fat diet are prescribed for diabetic with chronic liver disease as it seems to help manage both conditions. Avoid simple sugars and sweets, carbonated drinks, caffeine, alcohol, fried food, salty foods etc.

Diabetic Liver diet charts

DIET FOR DIABETIC LIVER DISEASES

EARLY-MORNING

Fenugreek water / Lukewarm water

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg oats / Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Boiled rice (limited amount) / Vermicelli (Veg Sewian) / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / Egg white portion only

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Steamed Salad

LUNCH

Missi Roti / Boiled Rice / Sago Khichri / Vegetable + Dal + Steamed salad

EVENING

Roasted Chana / Sprouts / Green tea / Herbal tea

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made)

DINNER

Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

Cereals to be consumed

Whole grains, wheat, Oatmeal, Brown rice, Millet, Sabudana, Barley

Cereals to be avoided

White refined flour

FRUITS

Fruits to be consumed

Apples, Papaya, Pear, Black berry

Fruits to be avoided

All canned and packaged fruits, Grapes, Apricots, Orange, Cranberries, Guava, Lemon, Mangoes, All citrus fruits

VEGETABLES

Vegetables to be consumed

Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Round guard, Pumpkin, Carrots, Coriander leaves, Spinach leaves, Fenugreek leaves, Turnip, Radish, Peas, Beetroot, Cauliflower, Kale, Winter squash, Broccoli, Cabbage, Mushroom.

Vegetables to be avoided

Canned and frozen vegetables, Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, Potatoes, Coconut, Sweet potato, Jackfruit, Taro root, Yam

PULSES

Pulses to be consumed

All pulses and legumes but prefer spilt ones. Black gram (in limit)

Pulses to be avoided

Dried and frozen pulses

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Dairy Products to be consumed

Nill

Dairy Products to be avoided

Milk and its products, Whole milk and cream, Yogurt, Cheese, Condensed milk, Curd, Buttermilk

SPICES

Spices to be consumed

Cumin, Fennel, Coriander, Limited black salt, Thyme, Black Pepper, Fenugreek seeds

Spices to be avoided

Red chilies powder, Table salt (excess), Green chili

DRINKS

Drinks to be consumed

Coconut water, Green juice, Herbal tea, Beetroot juice, Bitter gourd juice, Pumpkin juice, Pomegranate juice (All of above in moderate quantity)

Drinks to be avoided

Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, Canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Hot chocolate drinks, Coffee, Tea, Buttermilk, Sugarcane juice

FLESH FOODS

Flesh Foods to be consumed (once in a 15 days)

Egg white, Roasted / Grilled / Boiled Chicken or Fish, Skinless chicken, Lean meat

Flesh Foods to be avoided

Fish fried in suitable oil, Red meat, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Rabbit, Egg yolk, Mutton, Duck, Goose, Meat pies, Visible fat on meat, Organ parts like Liver, Kidney and Chest.

SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS

Dry Fruits to be consumed

Almond - 5 (soak in water overnight), Flax seed, Pumpkin seed, Sunflower seed

Dry Fruits to be avoided

Pistachio, Raisins, Cashew nuts

OILS

Oils to be consumed

Mustard oil, Cow ghee, Olive oil, Canola oil

Oils to be avoided

Hydrogenated oil, Butter, Coconut oil, Palm oil

OTHER FOODS

Other Foods to be consumed

Homemade only

Other Foods to be avoided

All bakery products or processed, Sauces, Mayonnaise, White sugar, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, All Spicy foods, Too much salty food

SWEETENERS

Sweeteners to be consumed

Nil

Sweeteners to be avoided

Honey, Sweet dish, Sweets, Fruit jellies, Jam

LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS

Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
Water intake should be limited in quantity.
Flax seed- 1 tsp / day
Herbal Tea - Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 2 cups of water till it's reduced to 1 cup.

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