FOOD IS MEDICINE

World Liver Day

19 April 2025

home

Healthy livers are the foundation for healthy lives.
The health of your liver reflects the health of your environment.
Every sip you take and meal you make shapes your liver health.
You can support your liver in healing the body and healing itself.
Your liver deserves care at every stage – starting today makes a difference.
Even years of damage can be reversed – healthy changes today can cut liver disease risk by 50%

Campaign theme

The theme for World Liver Day 2025 is Food is Medicine.  
We celebrate how balanced nutrition can be a game-changer for liver health. 

A balanced diet rich in whole foods—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins—helps prevent disease and supports liver function.  

For many, healthy eating is neither accessible nor affordable. Policies and commercial influences shape food environments, making nutritious choices easier or harder. Governments can promote health through dietary guidelines, food labelling, zoning laws, taxes on unhealthy foods, and school meal programmes. Many of these factors are largely out of the control of ordinary citizens. It’s important to recognise that these barriers to healthy eating do exist and can make eating healthy very challenging. One step you can take is to stay informed about how your diet impacts your health and make small, achievable changes to your lifestyle.

If you can make sustainable changes to your diet, even little ones, the positive impact this can have on your liver health and overall health will be monumental.

It's time to act now

Get involved
If you have overweight or obesity, or extra weight around the abdomen, reducing even 5% of your body weight can make a big difference in your liver health. By eating right and staying active, you can help prevent and manage liver disease.
The best diet is the one that works for you. Tailor your meals to include fresh, unprocessed foods, while cutting down on sugar and unhealthy fats. Whatever your favourite cuisine, make smart choices to support a healthier liver!
Some of us are more prone to liver issues because of our genetics, but making smart food choices can still help. Focus on eating less sugar and more omega-3 fats from sources like fish and flaxseed to give your liver the best care possible.
The Mediterranean diet is the most evidence-based diet for managing Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This diet focuses on consuming minimally processed foods, low sugar, and saturated fat, and high polyphenols and healthy fats. It includes olive oil, vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and seafood while limiting red and processed meats.
Quick-fix diets can be tempting, but they might not be good for your liver in the long run. Instead, focus on balanced eating with plenty of whole foods. A healthy liver is built with consistency, not strict restrictions!
MASLD isn’t just a concern for people with weight issues. Even if your weight is normal, poor diet choices can harm your liver. Stay mindful of what you eat and undertake regular liver screenings for early detection.
What children eat in their early years sets the foundation for their future health, including their liver. A diet dominated by ultra-processed foods can lead to obesity and metabolic issues, increasing the risk of liver disease later in life.
We need more action to regulate the marketing and availability of ultra-processed foods, especially for young children. It’s important to support policies that encourage access to fresh, minimally processed foods and protect our health.
Doctors and liver specialists are not just here to prescribe medicines—they can also prescribe healthy food! If you’re at risk of liver disease, ask your healthcare provider about nutrition plans and resources. Together, you can find ways to make nutritious eating affordable and accessible, because food is medicine for your liver.
People from low-income communities are at a higher risk of liver disease because they often lack access to nutritious food and health resources. Affordable, healthy eating is not just a personal responsibility, but a societal one.
From government policies to community initiatives, everyone has a role to play in making healthy food accessible. Schools can serve nutritious meals, local governments can promote community gardens, and we can all encourage healthy habits at home. Together, we can create healthier environments and help prevent liver disease in our communities.
Previous
Next

GET INVOLVED

Pick your way to get involved on World Liver Day and join the movement for better liver health worldwide!
Click Here

TOOLKIT

Download the communications toolkit and get started!
Click Here

LEARN MORE

Find out more about the link between liver health and nutrition, listen to a nutritionist's advice, and bust myths on healthy eating!
Click Here

CHALLENGE

Show us how you take care of your liver! Pick a recipe, get cooking and share a photo! #FoodIsMedicine
Click Here

PARTNERS

Discover our campaign partners, and contact us!
Click Here

MATERIALS

Download all campaign materials and use them widely!
Click Here

Watch the messages of support

Previous
Next
World Liver Day logo

is a joint campaign by: