Can this pantry staple help your liver?

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Dr. Li
May 19, 2025

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Now back to the episode…

This week’s video dives into one of the most common and overlooked health challenges today: fatty liver. From how it develops to the foods that can help reverse it, here’s what you need to know.

But first, a pop quiz:

🎯 Pop Quiz

Which of these foods is a legume that supports gut health and fat metabolism?

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1. What Happens to a Fatty Liver (00:02)

Think your liver only filters toxins? It does a lot more—and fat can get in the way. When the liver stores more fat than it can handle, it starts to lose its ability to detoxify, regulate metabolism, and even produce key proteins. This segment breaks down how excess fat builds up, what it means for your health, and why fatty liver is becoming surprisingly common.

2. How Inflammation Builds Up Over Time (17:11)

Fat doesn’t just sit there—it can turn active and inflammatory.
As visceral fat grows, it can outpace its blood supply, creating low-oxygen conditions that spark chronic inflammation. This segment unpacks how that process starts silently and spreads system-wide, impacting your metabolic health in ways you might not expect.

3. Why Beans Belong on Your Plate (21:19)

Beans might be one of the most underrated tools for liver and metabolic health. Thanks to their fiber and protein, legumes like lentils and chickpeas support your gut, keep you full longer, and help reduce harmful fat. In one study, participants who ate canned white beans five times a week saw real improvements in metabolic health—without changing anything else. Pop quiz spoiler: Lentils are a gut-friendly legume for a reason.

Want the full story? See how daily food choices can help heal your liver and support long-term metabolic health.

Love your food to love your health,

Dr. William Li

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