Whoever says winter season also says that overeating can overload our liver. On TikTok, an American gastroenterologist lays out his plan of attack for taking care of this royal organ, starting with breakfast.
Raclette, foie gras, chocolates, champagne around the table… It’s official, the winter gastronomic marathon has started since the beginning of December. During this period, nutritional rules often take a backseat, and it is not uncommon for the body to pay for excesses in early January. Fat, sugar and alcohol damage our liver, this king organ whose mission is specifically to filter and cleanse the toxins we may be exposed to through food.
The good news is, there are drinks to consume after breakfast to help you get your body back into action after overeating. If it is known that coffee consumption stimulates the production of specific enzymes for liver detoxification, the American gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab, very popular on social networks (more than 1.3 million subscribers), revealed three ideal alternatives to the “little black” on his TikTok last August. account
Green tea
Tea has long established a reputation for health benefits, particularly green tea, a type produced primarily in China. As Dr. Joseph Salhab recalls, this hot drink contains “high amounts of antioxidants and flavonoids called catechins,” which help protect the liver, especially from fatty liver. More specifically, this pathology, better known as fatty liver disease or NASH, is characterized by severe inflammation of the liver due to the accumulation of fat in the body.
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Matcha tea
Still in the hot drinks section, another tea is offered by the health worker. This is Japanese matcha, whose powdered tea leaves are traditionally mixed with a whisk and diluted in boiling water. It is also known for its antioxidant and therefore protective properties for our liver. “It’s very similar to green tea, but it’s very concentrated because it’s made from a different type of green tea that may contain more antioxidants than a standard green tea preparation,” says the gastroenterologist, who invites us to more use it. in its raw form as a hot drink rather than as a dietary supplement. It’s also worth noting that matcha tea, like green tea, contains less caffeine than coffee. Something that will suit those who struggle to deal with the “little black” in the morning.
Smoothie
Fruit-based smoothies and mixed vegetables can also affect liver health. In the produce section, Dr. Joseph Salhab recommends reaching for green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli, and some red fruits like berries, which are very high in antioxidants. Another benefit for caffeine-sensitive people, these supercharged drinks “have no trace of this stuff and still taste great,” he concludes. To your mixers.
Source: Le Figaro
