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Amid a rise in liver diseases among both urban and rural populations, doctors on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health. On the eve of World Liver Day, medical experts are sending the message of "Food is Medicine", saying healthy changes today can cut the risk of liver disease by 50 per cent. Liver Transplantation Society of India president Dr Sanjiv Saigal said, "Damage done to the liver from poor dietary choices, alcohol, processed food and sedentary lifestyles can be reversed if we take action today." The liver has a remarkable ability to heal itself and even years of damage can be reversed with the right lifestyle changes, he added. A diet rich in fresh fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean protein not only prevents liver disease but also supports liver regeneration. "As doctors, we witness miracles when patients switch to cleaner diets -- liver enzyme levels improve, energy levels bounce back and long-term health outcomes become