Recovering from Jaundice? Dr. Shekhar Poudel at National Gastro Liver Center (NGLC) shares the ultimate Nepali diet chart to support liver healing, featuring local staples like Chyaura, Mohi, and Kodo
Recommended Foods
Complex Carbohydrates: Target of 30–35 kcal/kg without metabolic stress for liver repair (Plauth et al., 2019)
Beaten rice (चिउरा)
Puffed rice (मुरै/भुजा)
Finger millet (कोदो)
Buckwheat (फापर)
Proteins : Plant-based proteins are easier on the liver and prevent muscle loss (Bischoff et al., 2020)
Lentil soup (दाल)
Chickpeas (चना)
Soybean (भटमास)
Mung bean (मुंगको दाल)
Crucial Vegetables: High in Vitamin K and antioxidants that support the liver's detox process (Jin et al., 2020)
Mustard greens (रायोको साग)
Garden cress (चम्सुर)
Spinach (पालुङ्गो)
Radish (मुला)
Fruits: Provides Vitamin C and enzymes that assist in liver function (Jin et al., 2020)
Papaya (मेवा)
Asian Pear (नासपाती)
Orange (सुन्तला)
Guava (अम्बा)
Healthy Beverages
Buttermilk (मोही—नअमिलिएको)
Green Tea (ग्रीन टी) to protect against liver injury (Winiarska-Mieczan et al., 2024).
Boiled water (उमालेको पानी) : Boiling is the most reliable way to ensure the water is sterile and prevent secondary infection.
Foods To Avoid (Bischoff et al., 2020),(Jin et al., 2020)
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Fermented & Sour Foods (गुन्द्रुक/तामा)
Heavy Spices & Oily curry (Tarkari)
Ghee & Butter (घ्यू र नौनी)
Red Meat (राँगाको मासु र खसीको मासु)
Pickles (अचार)
Deep-fried Snacks: सेलरोटी, पुरी र पकौडा
Time | Recommended Nepali Meal Option (just an example) |
|---|---|
Breakfast | Beaten Rice (चिउरा) soaked in warm water/milk or Oatmeal |
Mid-Morning | Coconut Water or Fresh Buttermilk (नअमिलिएको मोही) |
Lunch | Mung Dal Jaulo (मुंगको दालको जाउलो) with mashed potato |
Evening | Black Tea with Puffed rice (भुजा) or Makhana |
Dinner | Soft Rice with Lauka (घिरौँला/लौका) curry |
Hydration | Boiled Water (उमालेको पानी) - 8 to 10 glasses daily |
Scientific References
- Plauth, M., et al. (2019). ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in liver disease. Clinical Nutrition, 38(2), 485-521. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.948] (Supports: Complex carbohydrate targets of 30–35 kcal/kg and energy requirements for liver repair.)
- Bischoff, S. C., et al. (2020). ESPEN guideline on ethical aspects of artificial nutrition and hydration. Clinical Nutrition, 39(12), 3556-3576. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.03.005] (Supports: Benefits of plant-based proteins and the clinical recommendation to limit red meat and heavy fats.)
- Jin, M., et al. (2020). Dietary Habits and Risk of Liver Diseases. Nutrients, 13(1), 146. [https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13010146] (Supports: The role of antioxidants in vegetables, Vitamin C in fruits, and the risks associated with fried/oily foods.)
- Winiarska-Mieczan, A., et al. (2024). Green Tea as a Protective Factor against Liver Injury: A Review of Modern Research. Nutrients, 16(4), 521. [https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040521] (Supports: The hepatoprotective properties of green tea compounds.)
- Guan, Y. S., & He, Q. (2015). Plants Consumption and Liver Health. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. [https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/918037] (Supports: The use of traditional plant-based diets and specific vegetables like radish and greens for liver detoxification.
