- Iced teas and sweet infusions
Overly sweetened bottled teas or homemade infusions can be just as bad as sodas. Added sugar, often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup , acts in the same way as an overly processed dessert: it clogs the liver and promotes inflammation.
Prepare your own infusions , with mint leaves or lemon, without sugar or with a touch of French honey .
- Energy drinks: bombs for the liver
Highly prized for their stimulating effect , energy drinks often contain a cocktail of caffeine, sugar, and chemical additives. Their regular consumption has been linked to an increase in liver enzymes, a sign of liver damage. In addition, they can disrupt the overall balance of your metabolism.
Reserve them for exceptional situations… or better, replace them with a good black coffee or a homemade smoothie .
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