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4 breakfast foods that support liver health and weight loss
By Binh Minh  August 25, 2026 | 01:21 am PT Get VnExpress first in Google Search
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Sweet potatoes, bananas, boiled eggs and black coffee can make a liver-friendly breakfast that may help reduce inflammation, support weight control and lower the risk of liver fibrosis, according to Taiwanese gastroenterologist Chien Cheng-hung.
Speaking on a recent television program, Chien, a doctor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, recommended following a Mediterranean-style diet to improve overall health
Sweet potatoes and ripe bananas are among four breakfast foods recommended to support liver health. Photo by Deliciously Plated |
For breakfast, he suggested four foods: cooled sweet potatoes, bananas whose peels have not yet developed black spots, boiled eggs and black coffee
Chien said cooling cooked sweet potatoes increases their resistant starch content, which can slow the absorption of sugar. He also recommended choosing less-ripe bananas, as they are less likely to cause a sharp rise in blood sugar than fully ripened ones
Paired with boiled eggs and black coffee, the meal provides protein while helping support metabolic and liver health, he said. Chien cited a female patient who lost 5 kg after adopting the dietary approach
He added that drinking water before meals may also support weight loss. His suggested method involves drinking 500 ml of plain water about 30 minutes before eating
The water can increase feelings of fullness, potentially reducing the amount of food consumed during a meal. Chien said studies have found that people following this practice may lose an average of around 2 kg over three months
Combined with a balanced diet, the habit offers a simple and inexpensive way to support weight management and liver health, he said
