Diet Care for Liver Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Each time your liver is injured — whether by disease, excessive alcohol consumption or another cause — it tries to repair itself. In the process, scar tissue forms. As cirrhosis progresses, more and more scar tissue forms, making it difficult for the liver to function (decompensated cirrhosis). Advanced cirrhosis is life-threatening. The liver damage done by cirrhosis generally can't be undone. But if liver cirrhosis is diagnosed early and the cause is treated, further damage can be limited and, rarely, reversed. A good diet and healthy weight will limit the complications and progression of liver disease. A low-sodium, High-carbohydrates, high-protein diet is recommended for liver cirrhosis to prevent or slow complications of the disease and to promote liver health. It is a good idea to cut out foods with very high salt content that can be harmful to a liver patient.

Diet Schedule For Liver Cirrhosis

Early Morning

Green tea / Herbal tea / Jau water

Breakfast

Sweet Dalia / Oats / Upma / Poha / Idli / Vermicelli (Sweet Sewian) / Chapatti with veg or Dal / Egg white portion only

Mid-Morning

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

Lunch

Arrowroot chapatti / Missi Roti / Boiled Rice / Sago Khichri / Veg pulav / Vegetable with Dal / Yogurt / Steamed salad

Evening

Sprouts / Sago with Green tea / Home-made Soup / Herbal tea

Dinner

Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable with Dal and Tofu cheese

Things To Remember

• Flax seed- 1 tsp each day
• Walk for at least 30 min is recommended
• Water intake should be limited 8-10 glasses per day
• Skipping meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast.