Know When to Say When: Alcohol and Your Liver
APR 02, 2024The liver normally breaks down alcohol, but if the amount of alcohol consumed exceeds the liver's ability to break it down, toxins can build up to cause liver damage over time.
Read MoreExercise and a healthy diet are crucial for me if I want to keep my blood sugars under control. Exercising before work gives me extra energy to start my day and helps me to make better decisions regarding food. Having had type 1 diabetes most of my life, smart food choices and exercise are part of every day. If I get up early to work out, I'm less inclined to grab the donut from the breakroom table. I still do, sometimes, but it really helps to keep me in check most of the time. Getting up early before work is hard. If I start with making a good decision to work out, I want to keep it going.
Below are a few tips that work for me to keep me focused on good living and healthy choices:
Finally, allow yourself a little grace. Not every week will be perfect. Some days are meant for PB&J vs planned meals. Some mornings may be best spent sleeping in if that's what your body needs. On those days, consider a light walk over your lunch hour or taking the kids to the park at the end of the day to allow for movement and rejuvenation. Get back in the routine the next day. You've got this! Work and family and outside commitments all take time and round out a great life. Eating well and exercising give me the energy to make it happen.
The liver normally breaks down alcohol, but if the amount of alcohol consumed exceeds the liver's ability to break it down, toxins can build up to cause liver damage over time.
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