Skip to content
Dr. Suhail M. Marfani — Health Matters
Conditions we treat

Fatty Liver

Fatty liver disease — risk factors, red flags, reversal and a liver-friendly diet plan.

Fatty Liver Food Guide — search rice, roti, dal and 200 more foods, rated Green / Amber / Red for sugar and saturated fat.

Open the Food Guide

Rice & Rice Dishes · Fatty Liver

Rice is a staple for many families. Portion and pairing matter most.

Educational guidance only — not a personal diet prescription. Content is medically reviewed and based on recognised clinical guidelines — see references. If you have feedback or a suggestion to improve this website, .

Brown Rice — food photograph
Green · Choose more often

Brown rice

red rice, unpolished rice

Supports the Mediterranean-style pattern that helps reduce liver fat.

Portion: ½ cup cooked (about 100 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Arroz caldo

congee, lugaw with chicken

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 bowl (about 300 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Bisi bele bath

sambar rice

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 cup (about 200 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Chicken pulao

pilau, yakhni pulao

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Curd rice

mosaranna, thayir sadam

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 cup (about 200 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Jeera rice

cumin rice

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Khichdi (rice and lentil)

khichri, kitchari

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 cup (about 150 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Lemon rice

chitranna, elumichai sadam

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Amber · Watch your portion

Vegetable pulao

veg pilau

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)

White Rice — food photograph
Amber · Watch your portion

White rice (boiled)

basmati, bhaat, chawal, kanin, ruz

Fine in a measured portion — keep refined starch and oil low.

Portion: ½ cup cooked (1 fist) (about 100 g)

Chicken Biryani — food photograph
Red · Limit / avoid routinely

Chicken biryani

beryani, biryani

High in sugar, refined carbohydrate or saturated fat — these build up fat in the liver.

Portion: 1 small cup (about 150 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Red · Limit / avoid routinely

Chicken mandi

mandi

High in sugar, refined carbohydrate or saturated fat — these build up fat in the liver.

Portion: 1 plate (about 300 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Red · Limit / avoid routinely

Garlic fried rice (sinangag)

garlic rice

High in sugar, refined carbohydrate or saturated fat — these build up fat in the liver.

Portion: 1 cup (about 160 g)

Rice & Rice Dishes — illustrative photo
Red · Limit / avoid routinely

Lamb kabsa

kabsa, machboos

High in sugar, refined carbohydrate or saturated fat — these build up fat in the liver.

Portion: 1 plate (about 300 g)

Medical disclaimer: All content on this website is for general educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and reading it does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Always consult a qualified clinician about your own health. Content is medically reviewed and based on recognised clinical guidelines — see references. If you have feedback or a suggestion to improve this website, .

Please read

Medical disclaimer

The information on this website is for general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and using this website does not create a doctor–patient relationship with Dr. Suhail M. Marfani.

Always consult a qualified doctor about your own health. Do not stop or change any medicine based on this website. In an emergency, call 998 or 999 (UAE) or go to the nearest emergency department.

Cookies & privacy: this website uses no advertising or tracking cookies. Your browser only remembers that you accepted this notice. No registration is needed — the whole website is free to read.

Read the full Medical Disclaimer, Legal & Privacy and Cookie Policy.

Feedback & suggestions

We welcome your honest feedback. If any information has changed or something new should be added, please let us know — we will review it and update the website accordingly. Every suggestion will be considered.

Please keep messages respectful. Abusive, offensive, promotional or unethical messages are filtered out automatically. Do not share medical details or reports — this form is not for consultations or emergencies. No sign-up is needed and you can stay anonymous.