What are the recipes for liver cirrhosis and ascites

Ascites due to liver cirrhosis is a relatively serious liver disease. If this disease is not controlled promptly and correctly, it will seriously damage the health of the liver. Therefore, many patients with ascites due to liver cirrhosis want to fully understand what the diet is. The following content introduces the diet for ascites due to liver cirrhosis in detail for many patients, so you can have a comprehensive understanding of it.

(1) The diet should be diversified. It should be delicious, fragrant, soft, tasty and easy to digest. Patients with cirrhosis generally have decreased digestive function and poor appetite, so paying attention to changes in the diet, choosing some of the patient's favorite foods, and paying attention to cooking can increase the patient's appetite.

(2) There must be enough calories. Adequate calories can reduce protein consumption, reduce the burden on the liver, and promote the synthesis of tissue protein. The most appropriate daily food calorie intake for patients with cirrhosis is 2500~2800 kcal. Based on body weight, about 35 to 40 kcal of calories are needed per kilogram of body weight per day.

(3) Have comprehensive and rich vitamins. B vitamins play important physiological roles in promoting digestion, protecting the liver and preventing fatty liver. Vitamin C can promote metabolism and has detoxification function. Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E have varying degrees of protective effects on the liver.

(4) Appropriate amount of protein. The general daily supply is 100~120 grams. When plasma protein decreases, a large amount of protein supplementation is needed, 1.5 to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. For those with ascites or receiving glucocorticoid treatment, the amount can be increased to 2 to 3 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. A higher protein diet is important for protecting liver cells and repairing damaged liver cells. When plasma protein is too low and causes ascites and edema, the amount of protein may increase. However, when liver function is severely impaired or symptoms of hepatic coma appear, a high-protein diet should not be given. Instead, the amount of protein intake should be strictly limited to reduce the burden on the liver and reduce the concentration of ammonia in the blood.

(5) Take in an adequate amount of minerals. Patients with cirrhosis lack zinc and magnesium ions in their bodies, so we should consume an appropriate amount of zinc- and magnesium-rich foods in our daily diet, such as lean pork, beef, lamb, fish, green leafy vegetables, peas and dairy products.

(6) The supply of carbohydrates should be adequate. 300 to 500 grams per day is appropriate. Adequate carbohydrates ensure that the liver synthesizes and stores glycogen, which is necessary to prevent toxins from damaging liver cells. However, eating too much sugar not only affects appetite, but also easily causes fat accumulation in the body, inducing fatty liver and arteriosclerosis. The patient's weight will also gradually increase, further increasing the burden on the liver and leading to a decline in liver function.

The above is a detailed introduction to the diet for ascites caused by liver cirrhosis. After understanding it, for many patients with ascites caused by liver cirrhosis, in order to get better improvement of their disease through diet therapy, they must have a comprehensive understanding of the above content, see what recipes are available, and then use the diet to better improve their ascites caused by liver cirrhosis.