Liver Cirrhosis Diet

Liver Cirrhosis Diet

• Consume walnuts, almonds, eggs, cheese, and dairy products.
• Eat beans and pulses like baked beans, kidney beans, and lentils in the diet.
• Add meat such as lamb, turkey, chicken, and lean cuts of meat.
• Include fish like tuna, salmon, mackerel, cod, and sardines in the diet.
• Include a high amount of protein and calories in the diet.
• Eat small meals at frequent intervals to increase energy in the body.

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Liver Cirrhosis Diet Menu

This liver cirrhosis diet menu includes fresh fruits, animal protein, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. 

Morning drink	Strawberry mockarita
Breakfast	Apple corn muffins
Soup	Low-sodium chicken soup
Salad	Baby beet and orange salad
Lunch	Roasted squash with wild rice and cranberry
Evening snack	Fruit compote a la mode
Dinner	Creole black-eyed peas

Liver Cirrhosis

Liver Cirrhosis is a serious condition that occurs when the liver is permanently damaged. The healthy tissues are replaced by scar tissues. It is a non-treatable disease.

A person can prevent the liver from being damaged to a certain level with a healthy balanced diet such as the Mediterranean diet, reducing the intake of salt in the meal, avoiding eating raw shellfish and some seafood such as clams and oysters, and avoiding medications that cause stress to the treatment and treating chronic hepatitis.

Hepatitis is the main cause of liver cirrhosis. It is an advanced stage and a long-lasting painful liver disease.

Liver Cirrhosis Symptoms

• Fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• Weakness
• Tiredness
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Itchy skin
• Bleeding
• Bruising
• Hemorrhage
• Jaundice
• Blood in the stool
• Redness in the palms of the hands
• Light-colored stools
• Oedema
• Iron deficiency
• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Ascites
• Brown or orange-colored urine

Liver Cirrhosis Complications

• Inflammation of the peritoneum
• Hepatic encephalopathy
• Swelling of the abdomen
• Bleeding near the gastrointestinal region.

It is diagnosed by physical examination, patient’s medical history, blood tests, and finally confirmed by liver biopsy.

Food For Liver Cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis diet Creole black-eyed peas ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 rib celery chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
• 5 cups of water
• 3 diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• Cooked rice to serve

Method

• Heat a large pressure cooker over high heat. Add the onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
• Add the bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the onions and cook for another 2 minutes. Add some water if necessary to avoid the vegetables from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Add the black-eyed peas and water, stir well, scraping the bottom to remove any burned bits, seal the cooker, and bring to high pressure. Cook at high pressure for 6-7 whistles.
• Remove from heat and allow pressure to come down naturally.
• Once the pressure is down, add all remaining ingredients. Return to the heat and simmer for 15-30 minutes, until peas are completely soft and thickened, and cook it for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot over rice with more hot sauce on the table.

To make without a pressure cooker:

• Soak the peas overnight in cold water and drain the excess water.
• Follow the directions for sautéing the vegetables. Then add all ingredients to the pot and add water to cover the peas by one inch.
• Cook until peas are completely tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water if necessary.
• When they’re tender cook it for 5mins again and serve over rice.

Cirrhosis Low Sodium Diet

• Avoid table salt and use less rock salt in cooking.
• Restrict bread intake to two slices per day.
• Use pepper, vinegar, herbs, lemon, and spices for flavoring.
• Avoid foods prepared in restaurants and outside the home.
• Avoid high-salt foods like all types of cheese, ready-to-eat meals, and fast foods.
• Avoid fried foods that may be more appealing than grilled and broiled foods.
• Include salt-free breakfast cereals like shredded wheat, puffed wheat, etc.
• Use unsalted butter for the foods.
• Restrict milk to 300 ml per day.
• Plain and cooked potatoes, rice, and pasta.
• Fresh fruits
• Fresh, frozen, well-drained, canned, and plain vegetables.
• Fresh meats without adding sodium solutions and a brine solution.
• Include homemade meals and fresh meals.

Diet For Cirrhosis

• Eat small meals at frequent intervals.
• Consume foods via enteral tube feeding and oral liquid supplements.
• Include vitamins and mineral supplements along with a Liver cirrhosis diet.
• Restrict fluid for hyponatremia.
• Include soft foods that are smooth in texture.
• Carbohydrates should be controlled in the diet due to hyperglycemia.

List Of Foods To Avoid With Cirrhosis

• Processed meat
  • Deli meats
  • Organ meats
  • Sausages
  • Hot dogs
• Highly processed foods
  • Canned soups
  • Packaged snacks
  • Fast foods
  • Convenience meals
  • Canned sauces
  • Canned meats
• Undercooked foods
  • Eggs
  • Oysters
  • Clams
  • Mussel
  • Scallops
  • Fish
  • Poultry
  • Raw meat
  • Undercooked meat
• High sodium condiments
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Steak sauce
  • Soy sauce
• Unhealthy fats
  • Fried foods
  • Vegetable shortening
  • Margarine
• Salty snacks
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Crackers
  • Chips
  • Pretzels

High Protein Diet For Liver Cirrhosis

• People with liver cirrhosis should provide priority to high-protein foods and incorporate both plant-based and animal-based protein sources into their diet.
• Protein foods prevent muscle loss by adding it to each meal of the diet.

Diet For Liver Cirrhosis Patient

This liver cirrhosis diet for patients includes vegetables, fruits, eggs, legumes, soy, and fish.

Morning drink	Amla nectarine smoothie
Breakfast	Scrambled egg whites with sweet potatoes
Soup	Lentil and veggie stew
Salad	Grapefruit and green apple salad
Lunch	Tofu stir fry with brown rice
Evening snack	Fruity kebabs
Dinner	Salmon with pesto spaghetti squash

Cirrhosis Diet Plan

Liver cirrhosis diet Fruity kebabs ingredients

• 8 strawberries, washed
• 2 kiwi fruits
• 2 bananas
• 1 mango
• 16 grapes, washed

For the chocolate sauce

• 50g dark chocolate
• 25g unsalted butter
• 125ml double cream
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp orange juice

Method

• Start by preparing the fruit, for the strawberries remove the stalk and cut them in half if they are big.
• For the kiwis, peel with a small sharp knife.
• Cut off the top and bottom of the kiwi and cut it into 4 pieces.
• For the banana, peel the bananas and cut them into chunks.
• If you are preparing the banana beforehand you will need to drizzle it with lemon juice or it will oxidize and change color.
• For the mango, stand the mango so the pointed end is facing away from you and the cheeks on either side.
• Slice using a small sharp knife downwards to remove the mango cheeks on either side of the seed. Slit along the length of the cheek with a sharp knife.
• Turn 90 degrees and score along again to make a crisscross pattern. The squares should be bite size.
• Peel off the skin and cut them into cubes large enough to insert them into a skewer.
• Insert the fruit onto wooden kebab skewers, alternating the fruit.
• To make the chocolate sauce, break the chocolate and put it in a glass bowl.
• Set the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
• Allow the chocolate to melt slowly, stirring occasionally. The melted chocolate should be smooth and glossy.
• Heat all the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan until evenly combined. Do not let the cream boil.
• Remove from the heat and stir through the melted chocolate. Stir until well combined and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
• Pour the chocolate sauce into a small bowl and serve as a dip for the fruity kebabs.

Diet Plan For Liver Cirrhosis Patient

This liver cirrhosis diet plan includes fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts, legumes, and animal protein.

Morning drink	Blueberry lavender lemonade
Breakfast	Muesli breakfast bars
Soup	Potato fennel soup
Salad	Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds
Lunch	Pasta with spinach, chickpeas, and raisins
Evening snack	Apple berry cobbler
Dinner	Orange-rosemary roasted chicken

Cirrhosis Diet Meal Plan

Liver cirrhosis diet Ambrosia with coconut and toasted almonds ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered Almonds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened Coconut flakes
• 1 small pineapple, cubed
• 5 Oranges, peeled and segmented
• 2 red Apples, cored and diced
• 1 Banana, peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp Cream sherry
• Fresh Mint leaves for garnish

Method

• Preheat the oven to 325 F.
• Toast the almonds in a baking tray for about 10 mins until they turn golden and fragrant.
• Transfer immediately to a plate and allow the almonds to cool.
• Roast coconut flakes for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Transfer immediately to a plate to cool.
• Combine the pineapple, oranges, apples, bananas, and sherry, and give it a gentle toss to mix well.
• Divide the fruit mixture evenly among individual bowls.
• Sprinkle evenly with the toasted almonds and coconut and garnish with the mint.
• Serve immediately.

Liver Cirrhosis Diet Plan

• High energy
• High protein
• Plenty of fiber (soft foods)
• Provision of carbs
• Low fat
• An equal number of vitamins and minerals

Cirrhosis Diet Recommendations

This liver cirrhosis diet recommendation includes nuts, fruits, vegetables, and animal proteins.

Morning drink	Avocado smoothie
Breakfast	Almond and apricot wheat biscotti
Soup	Carrot, basil, and turkey soup
Salad	Minty Pineapple fruit salad
Lunch	Pumpkin and zucchini frittata
Evening snack	Raspberry chia pudding
Dinner	Glazed turkey breast with fruit stuffing

Cirrhosis Meal Plan

Liver cirrhosis diet Glazed turkey breast with fruit stuffing ingredients

• One 5-pound whole, bone-in turkey breast

Rub:

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Stuffing:

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced
• ¼ cup dried cranberries

Glaze:

• 2 cups apple juice, divided
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp brown mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

• Heat the oven to 325 F.
• On a rack in a roasting pan, place the turkey breast, skin-side up.
• In a small bowl, combine the herbs and olive oil to make a paste.
• Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers — making deep pockets between the skin and meat.
• Smear the meat directly with half of the paste. Spread the remaining paste evenly over the top of the skin.
• In another small bowler the sliced onions and fruit. Stuff each pocket with the mixture.
• Pour 1 cup of apple juice into the bottom of the roasting pan.
• Roast the turkey breast for 1 .45 mins to 2 hours, until the turkey is soft and tender and the skin turns golden brown.
• Cover the meat with aluminum foil if charring is noticed.
• In the meantime, make the glaze. Add the remaining cup of apple juice, brown sugar, mustard, and olive oil to a saucepan.
• Allow it to boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it becomes thickened and the volume reduces to about 3/4 cup. Use this paste on the turkey during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• When the turkey is done, cover it with foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Carve, serve and spoon any remaining glaze over the turkey.

Liver Cirrhosis Indian Diet

The Liver Cirrhosis Indian diet includes

• Boil the rice and strain the water aside and use the cooked rice for eating.
• Leaching of vegetables and pulses is recommended.
• Boil the pulses and vegetables and discard the water because the water is high in potassium that is obtained from the pulses and vegetables is harmful to the liver.
• No raw foods are recommended. All the foods are to be either boiled or cooked.
• Restrict the use of table salt in cooking to not more than 1 tsp per day.

Best Foods For Cirrhosis

This liver cirrhosis diet food includes cereals, fruits, vegetables, eggs, legumes, and whole grains.

Morning drink	Turmeric milk
Breakfast	Overnight oats with berries
Soup	Thick bean soup
Salad	Leached vegetables and sprouts salad
Lunch	Red quinoa with poached eggs.
Evening snack	Mixed Apple, papaya, and pineapple bowl
Dinner	Chapati, rajma curry with dry dates.

Liver Cirrhosis Meal Plan

Red Quinoa with Chard, Carrots, Onion, and Poached Egg Ingredients

Red quinoa

• 1/2 cup red quinoa rinsed and leached
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped, leached
• 1 bunch Rainbow chard, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 portobello mushroom, chopped
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp Kosher salt
• Fresh cracked pepper
• 1 stem scallion and seven flavored peppers.

Poached egg

• 2 eggs
• Pepper powder
• Garlic powder
• Water

Method

• Boil all the vegetables and quinoa separately and discard the water.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot, and chard stem for about 7 minutes until softened.
• Add garlic and mushroom and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Put chard leaves on top of vegetables, add 2 tbsp of salted water and cook covered for about 2 minutes.
• After leaves appear wilted, remove the lid and allow excess liquid to evaporate.
• Once there is no visible liquid in the pan, stir in quinoa and remove from heat. Cover while you poach the eggs. Or if not eating eggs, serve immediately.
• To poach the egg, bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer and crack the egg into a small bowl or cup.
• Using a spatula, swirl simmering water in a circle, then slowly pour in the egg.
• Cook until white firm and the yolk is done.
• Use a slotted spoon to lift the egg out of the water.
• Place on a plate. repeat with the second egg.
• Once the eggs are ready, serve the quinoa and slide the poached egg on top with a sprinkle of pepper and garlic powder.
• Garnish with scallions and peppers.

Diet For Cirrhosis And Ascites

Ascites is a fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity. It is a serious consequence of liver disease. The only treatment is to restrict sodium and unhealthy fats and increase the intake of protein in the diet. Intake of plenty of nutrient-dense foods and minimizing the consumption of processed foods are recommended.

Selecting fruits and vegetables that are low in sodium and potassium and lean protein from poultry and fish is a smart way to eat if a person is suffering from ascites and cirrhosis.