Refined sugar and foods high in sugar
Sugar is a "silent enemy" of the liver, especially fructose found in sugarcane, corn silk, soft drinks, candy, and processed desserts.
Consuming too much sugar causes the liver to work overtime to metabolize fructose, which in the long run leads to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hepatitis and impaired liver function.The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults should not consume more than 25 grams of free sugar per day (about 6 teaspoons).
Reused cooking oil ( fried to re- fried)
Many families or restaurants reuse cooking oil to save money.However, when heated many times, the oil produces oxidative compounds and toxins such as aldehyde, acrolein, which are seriously damaging to the liver - the main organ that filters and detoxifies the body.Using used cooking oil not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but also promotes inflammation and cirrhosis.
Alcohol and spices containing alcohol (white wine, sticky rice wine, wine spices in dishes)
Even if not drunk directly, some dishes such as braised meat, wine sauce, or using white wine to deodorize food still bring alcohol into the body.Alcohol is a leading cause of hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer if consumed for a long time.The liver can only process a small amount of alcohol per hour - the excess will accumulate and destroy liver cells.
Advice:
To protect the liver, minimize the use of refined sugar, use cooking oil once and then discard it, and limit cooking with alcohol. Prioritize cooking by boiling, steaming, or lightly stir-frying with good oil (oily oil, canola oil...) and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
