Hamburger, featuring white bread, red meat, and cheese, contains numerous unhealthy fats. Frequent consumption of this fast food can lead to increased blood sugar and fat accumulation in the liver for people with fatty liver disease. Hamburgers also promote overweight and obesity, which are not beneficial for patient health.

For individuals managing fatty liver disease, dietary choices play a crucial role in preventing the progression of the condition. Certain starchy foods, particularly those that are highly refined, can significantly impact blood sugar levels and contribute to fat buildup in the liver. Limiting the intake of these foods is essential for maintaining liver health.

Refined grains, such as white rice, white bread, and common pasta, have a high glycemic index because they lack most of their natural fiber and nutrients. The body rapidly absorbs starch from these foods, quickly converting it into sugar and fat, which can overtax the liver.

White rice, a staple in many diets, contains a high amount of starch. Consuming more than two bowls of white rice per meal can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, which is detrimental to liver health for those with fatty liver disease.

Pho typically contains high salt and calories, while pho noodles made from white rice can cause blood sugar to rise quickly. Eating pho regularly leads to excess energy, easily resulting in weight gain, visceral fat, and liver fat accumulation.

Bread made from white flour is another refined carbohydrate with minimal nutritional value. It behaves similarly to sugar in the body, contributing to spikes in insulin hormone and the accumulation of fat in the liver. People with fatty liver should opt for healthier alternatives like brown rice bread or whole-grain dark bread.

Hamburgers, which often include white bread, red meat, and cheese, are high in unhealthy fats. Regularly eating this fast food can raise blood sugar and increase fat accumulation in the liver, also contributing to overweight and obesity, which are harmful to health.

Noodles provide few nutrients, lack fiber but are rich in refined starches, salt and unhealthy fats. If eaten excessively, these components increase fat accumulation, liver inflammation, blood sugar disorders and further overburden the liver. People with fatty liver can still eat noodles but in moderation, adding vegetables, meat, eggs... to increase nutrient intake.

Pho, a popular dish, often contains high levels of salt and calories. Its noodles, made from white rice, can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar. Regular consumption of pho can lead to excess energy intake, contributing to weight gain, visceral fat accumulation, and increased liver fat.

Noodles, particularly instant varieties, offer limited nutrients and lack fiber, while being rich in refined starches, salt, and unhealthy fats. Excessive noodle consumption can lead to increased fat accumulation, liver inflammation, and blood sugar imbalances, further stressing the liver. Individuals with fatty liver can still enjoy noodles in moderation by adding vegetables, meat, and eggs to enhance their nutritional value.

By Anh Chi (According to Mayo Clinic, Healthline, Eating Well)

Photos: Bui Thuy, Anh Chi

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