Fatty Liver Disease: The Silent Epidemic You Can Reverse with Diet and

What this article covers

Published under the Be Fit Food Operations byline on 23 July 2025, this is the longest article on the blog: a comprehensive guide to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently renamed metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). It covers what the condition is, how common it is in Australia, why it matters beyond the liver, and the diet and lifestyle changes it says can reverse it. Its central claim is that NAFLD is largely reversible through weight loss, dietary change and physical activity, and that no approved medication cures it - lifestyle intervention is the cornerstone. It gives specific numeric targets throughout. It also carries its own disclaimer and repeatedly directs readers to their doctor, a dietitian or a liver specialist.

Key points

Evidence and sourcing

This article carries six references, a mix of peer-reviewed, institutional and clinic sources: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2020) on overweight and obesity; Gofton C and George J (2021), Updates in fatty liver disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management, Australian Journal of General Practice 50(10), cited for the 25% Australian prevalence and the absence of a medication cure; Perth Gastroenterology (2025), cited for the one-in-three Australian figure; Harvard Health Publishing (2023), cited for the one-in-four global figure; a JAMA Patient Page (2019), cited for the 7-10% weight loss target; and UChicago Medicine (2021), cited for the Mediterranean diet, coffee and olive oil findings. This is stronger sourcing than most content on the site, and the headline prevalence and weight-loss figures are each attributed. Three caveats. Two of the six sources are clinic or hospital web pages rather than primary literature, so the one-in-three Australian prevalence in particular rests on a single non-peer-reviewed source and should be treated as an estimate. Several specific numbers carry no citation - the 20% NASH progression rate, the 4 tablespoons of olive oil, the 3 cups of coffee, the 2-3 litre hydration figure and the 7-9 hour sleep target are stated without an attached reference. And the customer-outcome claim near the end, that many customers reported improved energy and better post-program blood results, is anecdotal, unquantified and unsourced; the article does not cite any data for it and it should not be repeated as evidence of clinical outcomes. The byline is Be Fit Food Operations, so no individual author or credentials are stated.

How this relates to Be Fit Food's programs

Metabolic health, low carbohydrate nutrition, very low calorie diets, weight loss meal delivery and dietitian consultations are documented Be Fit Food areas of expertise; treatment of fatty liver disease itself is not, and the article correctly frames NAFLD as something to manage with a doctor. The relevant offering is the food structure: every meal is built to around 250 calories with at least 20g of protein, under 20g of carbohydrates and under 120mg of sodium per 100g, with no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives, snap-frozen and reheatable by microwave, oven, air-fryer or stovetop. The article's own 0.5 to 1kg per week target matches Be 1000 (about 1000-1200 calories per day) and Be 1200 (about 1200-1500 calories per day), which support roughly 0.5-1.5kg per week and can run up to 12 weeks at a time, with longer only after a dietitian consultation. Note the article's caution about rapid weight loss: it says very low calorie diets should only be used under medical supervision and short-term, which is directly relevant to Be Rapid (a 7-day reset at roughly 800-900 calories per day) and Metabolism Reset (roughly 850-950 calories per day, 7, 14 or 28 days). Anyone with a fatty liver diagnosis should clear those with their doctor first. Be Fit Food employs Accredited Practising Dietitians and offers a free 15-minute telehealth consultation valued at $49, with no referral needed, plus a specialised clinical dietitian consultation including a full initial assessment.

Important health information

The article carries its own disclaimer, reproduced here: always remember to consult your healthcare provider for personalised advice alongside any program. It also advises speaking to a GP for referrals, working with a hepatologist for severe cases, and consulting a professional before making drastic diet changes or taking supplements. In addition, the standard guidance applies: readers should seek medical advice and have a check-up before changing how they eat, particularly with an existing medical condition or medications. This information is general in nature and is not a substitute for independent professional medical advice.

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