Fatty Liver Disease Causes Explained

4. The role of diet in fatty liver

Diet, particularly high-fat, high-sugar foods, contribute to being overweight, which is one of the leading causes of fatty liver disease. According to Yale Medicine, most people with a BMI over 27 have fatty liver disease, meaning that the fall into the overweight, obese, or extreme obesity categories. Doctors may recommend that people who are overweight with fatty liver disease lose weight by making dietary changes. They may recommend limiting fat intake, replacing saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats, avoiding foods with simple sugars (especially fructose), and eating more low-glycemic index foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while avoiding high-glycemic index foods like white rice, white bread, and potatoes.