Mediterranean Diet Post-liver Transplantation

Modified Mediterranean diet approved by the Nutrition Team at the Transplant Center and it emphasizes consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts, in addition to low salt (2-2.4g/day), moderate amounts of lean protein (primarily fish and poultry) in addition to low to moderate quantities of monounsaturated fats. The modifications to the traditional Mediterranean diet are: no alcohol consumption and fewer added fats. In addition, close scheduled followup on diet and progress with study team.