Hepatitis diet: what to eat and what to avoid (with menu)

In the hepatitis diet, it is important to eat 5 to 6 divided meals throughout the day, prioritizing the intake of healthy foods, such as lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and legumes, which are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients. essential to promote liver recovery.

Furthermore, during the hepatitis diet it is also recommended to reduce the consumption of fried foods, packaged snacks, cookies and ice cream. This is because during hepatitis, the production of bile salts, substances that participate in the digestion of fats, is reduced.

In cases of hepatitis, it is important to consult a nutritionist, so that a nutritional assessment can be carried out and a meal plan adapted to the person’s needs can be created.

See nutritionist Tatiana Zanin for other tips on eating for hepatitis:

Foods that should be prioritized

Foods that should be prioritized during hepatitis are:

• Fruits, such as apple, pear, pineapple, grape, papaya, orange, mango, banana, strawberry and abiu;
• Vegetables and greens, such as lettuce, tomato, broccoli, chayote, okra, pumpkin and eggplant;
• lean proteins, such as tofu, white meat fish, skinless chicken and turkey, and eggs;
• Whole grains, such as brown rice, corn, oats, whole-grain pasta, whole-grain bread and quinoa;
• Legumessuch as beans, chickpeas, lentils and soybeans;
• healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocado oil, walnuts, Brazil nuts and linseed oil;
• Low-fat dairy productssuch as skimmed milk, unsweetened skimmed yogurt and white cheeses;
• Tubers, such as potatoes, cassava, yams, yams, sweet potatoes and baroa potatoes;
• Natural spices and herbssuch as turmeric, sage, oregano, coriander, parsley, mint, cloves, thyme and cinnamon;
• Vegetable drinks, such as oat, rice, almond and soy milk.

It is also important to eat 5 to 6 divided meals throughout the day, thus avoiding weight loss caused by lack of appetite, which may occur in some people.

Food must be easy to digest and prepared in a simple way, with little fat, such as boiled, stewed, roasted and grilled preparations.

Foods that should be avoided

Foods that should be avoided during hepatitis are those rich in fat, because bile salts are produced during the disease.

Thus, the foods that should be avoided during hepatitis are:

• fat meats, such as beef, pork and lamb;
• Chips, and processed foods;
• High-fat dairy productssuch as butter, margarine, whole milk, full-fat yogurt, yellow cheeses and cream;
• Sausagessuch as sausage, sausage, salami, ham and mortadella;
• Processed foods, such as nuggets, hamburgers, pizza and fast food-type meals;
• Foods rich in sugar, such as cake, pie, cookies, chocolate, ice cream, jelly, juices and soft drinks;
• Industrialized seasonings and sauces, such as ready-made salad dressing, ketchup, mayonnaise and broth cubes ready for seasoning;
• Alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine and sparkling wine.

Furthermore, some foods may be less tolerated, which varies from person to person and depends on the severity of the disease. Therefore, when you identify a food that causes discomfort, such as stomach pain, gas or diarrhea, for example, you should avoid that food and consult a nutritionist for an evaluation. See other foods that can cause gas.

Example of a menu for hepatitis

The following table provides an example of a 3-day hepatitis diet menu:

This menu is just an example of a diet, which may vary according to the person’s health status, current weight, age and nutritional needs. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a nutritionist for a complete assessment and preparation of an individualized diet.

If you want an individualized diet, schedule your assessment with the nutritionist closest to your region: