So, do you have the guts to follow this routine?
Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it will inspire his 1.7 million TikTok followers to adopt gut- and liver-friendly eating habits.
“I try to stay away from fast food that’s greasy and fried,” Salhab explained on TikTok on Sunday. “I’m not perfect and sometimes I splurge, but I notice that when I cook for myself, I tend not to overdo it and I feel very nourished.”
Salhab often starts his day with lemon water, lemon tea or fresh fruit.
“People who eat more vitamin C tend to have a lower risk of gallstones, better liver health and better gut bacteria,” Salhab said.
Vitamin C has been shown to increase levels of good gut bacteria and help keep the immune system strong.
In addition to lemons, vitamin C can also be found in oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, cantaloupe, strawberries, bell peppers, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
In addition to water and tea, Salhab drinks coffee to protect against gallstones and fatty liver disease.
A 2022 scientific review found that coffee stimulates the release of cholecystokinin, a hormone that plays a key role in digestion.
A registered dietitian and nutritionist at the University of Chicago recommends up to three cups of jaggery a day to protect the liver.
Salhab says he also eats two servings of tree nuts a week.
“We know that people who eat more nuts tend to have a lower risk of colon cancer and a lower risk of fatty liver disease,” he explained.
Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts.
A 2017 study of stage 3 colon cancer patients found that those who ate at least 2 ounces of walnuts per week had a 42% reduced risk of cancer recurrence and a 57% lower chance of death. early.
Be careful not to consume too many Brazil nuts, as they are high in selenium and can cause selenium toxicity.
Nuts such as walnuts, butters and hazelnuts are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for our heart, brain and eyes. Research suggests that these “healthy” fats also have a positive effect on liver fat metabolism.
Salhab gets his fill by eating fish at least three times a week.
And finally, Salhab tries to stay active with an evening bike ride or 5,000 to 10,000 steps a day.
“I notice that it helps me digest better,” he said. “People who exercise more have a lower risk of liver disease, lower risk of gallstones, better gut bacteria and healthier stools.”
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