Sometimes the symptoms of hepatitis make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet. The following nutrition guidelines can help persons with mild symptoms of hepatitis maintain good nutritional health. If your symptoms worsen, consult your doctor. Protein provides the building blocks for all your cells and tissues, including your liver. You need to eat some foods high in protein at each meal, every day, to help your liver to heal.
Protein needs can vary depending on the stage of liver disease.
A Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist can help you figure out how much protein you need. These foods include milk, yogurt and cheese. Calories provide fuel for your body to function. It is important to get enough calories each day so the protein can be used to repair tissues. Otherwise, the protein you eat will be broken down to provide fuel and will be less available for tissue repair.