The liver is a silent organ but plays a vital role in filtering toxins, metabolizing chemicals and maintaining life. However, many people are accidentally "torturing" the liver with dishes that they believe are beneficial.
According to Dr. Josh Axe, clinical nutritionist and founder of the health website Ancient Nutrition (USA): We are often deceived by marketing terms such as liver detoxification and detoxification that ignore the real effects of food. Some dishes that seem good but force the liver to work too much, are harmful in the long run.
Bottled fruit juice
Many people choose bottled juices over soft drinks because they think they are good for the liver. But in fact, they are rich in refined fructose, a substance closely related to non-alcoholic fatty liver. The liver has to work twice to metabolize this sugar.
Types of tea that detoxify the liver
Many types of tea with detox labels use herbs such as senna, licorice, star apple... Although they have certain uses, taking them in high doses or long-term can cause liver damage. Some cases have also recorded hepatitis due to the toxicity of herbal tea.
Functional foods that nourish the liver
There are hundreds of types of liver- supporting tablets on the market, but not all of them are scientifically tested. Some types contain ingredients of unknown origin, which can cause liver poisoning if used in the wrong dosage. Many cases of acute liver damage in the US are linked to over-the-counter functional foods, warned Dr. Andrew Stolz, a liver specialist at the University of Southern California (USC).
Matched duck eggs
Although rich in nutrients, balut contains high cholesterol and fat, putting pressure on the liver, especially when eaten regularly. For people with a history of fatty liver or high liver enzymes, this dish should be limited.
crispy fried foods, processed foods
Dishes such as French fries, sausages, fried spring rolls... contain trans fats and preservatives. They not only cause obesity but also cause hepatitis, accumulate visceral fat, which can lead to cirrhosis in the long run.
White rice and refined starch
Refined starch is quickly converted into blood sugar, stimulates the liver to produce insulin and easily leads to fat accumulation. Eating a lot of white rice with less fiber is the shortest way to fatty liver.
