Ep. 69: Carb Deficiencies, Saturated Fat Intake, & The Best Diet For Fatty Liver (NAFLD Part 7)

The Energy Balance Podcast

In this episode we discuss:

• How carbohydrate deficiencies can drive fatty liver disease

• The particular type of fat you’ll want to avoid if you have fatty liver disease

• The optimal amount of protein, fat, and carbs for reversing fatty liver disease

• The order of dietary adjustments for fatty liver disease and why this matters

• Whether reducing fructose intake is necessary for treating or reversing fatty liver disease

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Timestamps:

3:38 – the importance of dietary protein and choline for fatty liver

14:41 – the best types of fats and how much of these fats to eat for fatty liver

28:30 – the ideal carbohydrate sources for reversing fatty liver and major considerations to keep in mind

40:43 – the importance of experimentation when implementing dietary changes

47:05 – why carbohydrates are so effective at opposing stress, increasing metabolism, and reducing oxidative stress

49:22 – the importance of nutrient density and particular micronutrients for fatty liver disease

52:56 – why it’s important to minimize alcohol intake in fatty liver disease and how to protect against the effects of alcohol on the liver

56:12 – how diet, lifestyle, and supplements fit together to create a holistic approach to treating or reversing fatty liver