Liver Basics
This organ helps filter blood, store nutrients and process food
Liver
Are nuts mostly a healthy or unhealthy fat
healthy fat
Name one food that contains fibre
Fruit
vegetables
whole grains
beans
Fruit should be avoided because it contains sugar
myth
A healthier swap for butter on toast could be...
Nut butters
Avocado
True or false: Fatty liver always causes symptoms
False
Which oil is considered a heart-healthy choice
Olive oil
true or false: fibre can help improve cholesterol levels
true
All fats are bad for you
Myth
A healthier drink choice than regular pop is...
Water
Sparkling water
Diet pop
Name one condition commonly associated with fatty liver
Diabetes
Pre-diabetes
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Obesity
Name once fish that contains omega-3 fats
salmon
trout
sardines
herring
mackerel
Which has more fibre: white bread or whole grain bread?
whole grain bread
Walking can improve fatty liver
Fact
Instead of chips, name a snack that contains healthy fats
Nuts
Seeds
Trail mix
True or false fatty liver can improve with lifestyle changes
True
Which contains more saturated fat: bacon or almonds
bacon
Name one bean or lentil
Black beans
kidney beans
Lentils
Chickpeas
Myth
Instead of processed meats like sausages, name a protein choice that supports liver health
Fish
Bean
Lentils
Tofu
The liver helps regulate this nutrient in your bloodstream after you eat
Glucose
Name two foods that contain mostly unsaturated fats
nuts
seeds
avocado
salmon
olive oil
What are two benefits of fibre
Fullness
Blood sugar control
Cholesterol reduction
Gut health
Losing even 5-10% of body weight can improve fatty liver
fact
Build a liver-friendly meal using one protein, one vegetable, and one whole grain
Many answers possible