Do you have the courage 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 says in a video posted Sunday on TikTok. “I’m not perfect and sometimes I brag, but I notice that when I cook for myself, I tend not to overeat 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 says in the post.
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.
In an article published by the University of Chicago Steatotic Liver Disease Clinic, nutritionist and registered dietitian Annie Guinane recommends up to three cups of jaggery per 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 fat metabolism in the liver.
Salhab gets his fill by eating fish at least three times a week.
And finally, Salhab tries to stay active, doing either an evening bike ride or between 5,000 and 10,000 steps a day.
“I notice 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.”
Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, noted that Salhab’s diet is high in fiber, “which has been shown to improve digestive health, lower total and LDL cholesterol levels, and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases”.
“Only about 5% of Americans meet their daily fiber recommendation of 28 grams set by the [Food and Drug Administration]Feivor told The Post. “Fiber plays a crucial role in improving the function of organs such as the brain and liver, which results in a healthier you.”
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