What should be paid attention to in the diet for liver cirrhosis?

Patient's question:

Mother is 60 years old this year. Mother has not been eating dinner well recently, especially feeling nauseous and vomiting when seeing greasy food. She also often lacks energy. Taking Mother to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was liver cirrhosis. The doctor advised that they must cooperate in the treatment, especially paying close attention to the diet.

Doctor's answer:

1. Proper utilization of proteins
2. Supply adequate fat.
3. Supply sufficient carbohydrates. Sufficient hydration allows the body to fully store liver glycogen to prevent harm to liver cells from toxins. Daily intake of starchy foods can be 350 to 450 grams.
4. Interfere with water and sodium in the diet. Patients with edema or mild ascites should be given a low-sodium diet, with daily salt intake not exceeding 3 grams. In severe edema, a salt-free diet is advisable, with sodium restricted to approximately 500 milligrams. Avoid foods high in sodium, such as steamed buns made with soda; instead, use fresh yeast to rise the dough or consume salt-free bread.