Although you may be eagerly waiting for summer, it is one of the most challenging times for your liver. While you enjoy summer’s delicious flavors, your liver has to work at full capacity.
Fat and Salt
A good rule of thumb is to consume but not overconsume. However, during summer, we tend to do just that. The main problematic foods include grilled dishes and snacks, which are often high in fat and salt. Just three grilled sausages exceed the daily recommended salt intake.
Liquid Calories
Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic soft drinks pose a problem due to excessive sugar, which is harmful to the liver. In the case of alcoholic drinks, alcohol itself is a concern.
Your liver doesn’t need you to be an alcoholic to suffer from damage.
Just one to two bottles of cider per day put a strain on your liver.
Besides alcohol, these beverages contain so-called “liquid calories,” or sugar, which contributes to weight gain. An adult should consume no more than 50g of sugar per day, which equals 10 teaspoons.
However, with modern eating habits, sticking to this limit is challenging, as sugar is hidden in many foods. For example, drinking a single 500ml bottle of Coca-Cola on a hot summer day already exceeds your daily sugar limit, as it contains 12 teaspoons of sugar.
At a summer garden party, hidden sugar can also be found in ketchup and other sauces, ready-made meals, marinated grilled meat, bread, and even fresh salads.
Early Warning Signs
How can you tell if your liver is fatigued? The digestive system takes the first hit when the liver is overworked. Morning hangovers, bloating, and a heavy feeling in the upper abdomen are signs that should not be ignored.
The body is an interconnected system where everything is linked. Digestive problems slow down metabolism, which in turn leads to weight gain. The global obesity situation is alarming. According to the WHO, obesity has tripled worldwide since 1975. Unfortunately, the number of overweight and obese individuals is also rising in Estonia. According to a 2018 health behavior study by the Estonian National Institute for Health Development, only 47% of adults had a normal body weight. This means that more than every second Estonian is overweight or obese.
It is often said that you are what you eat, and what you eat can either extend or shorten your lifespan. If, upon analyzing your lifestyle and eating habits, you realize they have been more harmful than beneficial to your liver’s health, it’s time for change.
To keep up with today’s lifestyle, your liver needs occasional support. A great option for liver protection and support is Liverta.
Liverta contains three generations of the most effective liver-supporting ingredients—powerful antioxidant milk thistle, which supports digestion and detoxification processes, choline, which aids fat metabolism, and methionine, which improves liver function.
Although summer may seem far away, now is the perfect time to support your liver. Make this summer liver-friendly—free from digestive issues and extra weight gain.
