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Cutting sugar and fried food helps prevent fatty liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects approximately 25% of US adults, frequently presenting without noticeable symptoms. To aid liver health, it is crucial to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, fried foods, and refined carbohydrates, as these items are converted into fat. Doctors recommend a Mediterranean-style diet, along with coffee, fruit, or dark chocolate, to improve liver health.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 September 2026 at 8:12

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