This is the time when the liver must be more active than normal due to irregular diet, alcohol consumption and staying up late.
Therefore, proactively protecting the liver during holidays is very necessary to maintain overall health.
One of the common causes of pressure on the liver during holidays is consuming too much alcohol and beer. The liver is the main organ involved in alcohol metabolism, but when the amount of alcohol exceeds processing capacity, liver cells may be damaged.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that no alcohol consumption is completely safe for health. Therefore, limiting alcoholic beverages or replacing them with filtered water, mineral water or herbal teas is an effective way to reduce the burden on the liver.
In addition, the diet during vacation is often rich in fat, sugar and processed foods. These dishes can increase fat accumulation in the liver if consumed excessively.
Nutrition experts recommend prioritizing green vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains and healthy protein sources such as fish, skinless poultry or beans. These foods provide antioxidants, vitamins and fiber to help support liver function.
Drinking enough water is also a simple but important measure. Water helps the body maintain metabolism and supports the liver to perform metabolic functions more effectively. On hot weather days or outdoor activities a lot, the body's water needs increase even more.
In addition to nutrition, sleep plays an important role in protecting the liver. Constantly staying up late can affect the circadian rhythm and reduce the body's ability to recover. It is necessary to maintain a full sleep of 7–9 hours each night to help organs, including the liver, function more efficiently.
Finally, maintaining light exercise during the holiday such as walking, cycling or exercising for 30 minutes each day can help control weight, improve fat metabolism and reduce the risk of fatty liver.
A fun vacation is not just enjoying parties but also an opportunity to take care of your health. By eating regularly, limiting alcohol, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly, everyone can protect a healthy liver throughout the long holiday.
