Generally speaking, a vegetarian diet is a diet based on cereals, legumes, vegetables and fruits, without eating foods such as animal meat, poultry and seafood.
Even if you don’t eat meat, it’s just as likely that you will develop a fatty liver, for three main reasons.
One, fruit contains a large amount of fructose, fructose after intake by the liver metabolism, too much fructose if not metabolized by the liver in a timely manner, the same will be converted into fat accumulation in the liver.
Second, the operation of the liver needs high-quality protein as fuel. If you don’t consume meat for a long time, the imbalance of protein and amino acids in your body will cause the liver to transfer fat, and the accumulated fat will not be transferred out smoothly, which will lead to malnutrition fatty liver.
Third, compared to those who have a large meal of fish and meat, vegetarians tend to feel hunger more easily. The digestive system will stimulate the body to eat more carbohydrates such as white rice, bread and desserts to increase the feeling of satiety in a state of hunger. Carbohydrates are also an important source of free fatty acids in the liver cells. If too much is consumed, more than the body needs on a daily basis, the liver cells will convert it into fat and store it in the liver, thus forming a high-calorie fatty liver.
Therefore, a healthy diet does not advocate a vegetarian diet, and it is better for health to achieve a balanced diet. Director Xia Yanqiong pointed out that for some people, because they are used to eating vegetarian food, how to do to maintain health and prevent fatty liver?
There are three points worth noting.
1. Pay attention to the intake of high quality protein and fat from food to enhance the feeling of satiety. Eggs and milk can be relied on for high quality protein, and strict vegetarians can rely on more soy and soy products to supplement high quality protein.
2. Avoid excessive intake of refined carbohydrates. Such as white rice, white buns, bread, noodles, cakes, desserts, etc.
3. Exercise in moderation. At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise five times a week, such as brisk walking, jogging, tai chi, cycling, table tennis, badminton, etc., is also beneficial in preventing fatty liver.
