{"id":3166,"date":"2024-12-03T10:34:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T17:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/liver.ca\/?p=3166"},"modified":"2025-01-03T09:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T16:01:14","slug":"offrez-vous-le-cadeau-de-la-sante-la-fondation-canadienne-du-foie-recommande-aux-canadiens-denvisager-des-alternatives-saines-pendant-les-fetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/give-yourself-the-gift-of-health-the-canadian-liver-foundation-recommends-canadians-consider-healthy-alternatives-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Offrez-vous le cadeau de la sant\u00e9 : La Fondation canadienne du foie recommande aux Canadiens d'envisager des solutions de rechange saines pendant les F\u00eates"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-liver-health-tips"],"acf":{"title":"Offrez-vous le cadeau de la sant\u00e9 : La Fondation canadienne du foie recommande aux Canadiens d'envisager des solutions de rechange saines pendant les F\u00eates","text":"","image":3175,"landing_page":false,"blocks":null,"tldr":"OTTAWA \u2013 With the Government of Canada\u2019s announcement of a temporary GST holiday on some alcoholic beverages, snacks and other food items, the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) is urging Canadians to make liver-friendly choices this coming holiday season.\r\n<h3><strong>Be Aware of Your Liver Health<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe liver is involved in processing everything you eat and drink and is a crucial part of your overall health. Consistent or over-indulgence of alcoholic and sugary foods during the holidays can put significant stress on your liver and create long-term health challenges. The CLF encourages Canadians to take simple steps to reduce these risks:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Limit Alcohol Consumption:<\/strong>\u00a0Excessive drinking can damage liver cells and lead to conditions like fatty liver disease or cirrhosis (scarring). Non-alcoholic alternatives such as mocktails are a festive and healthy way to celebrate, giving your liver a break.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Moderate Sugar Intake:<\/strong>\u00a0Overeating sugary treats can contribute to Metabolic Dysfunction\u2013Associated Liver Disease (MASLD), a concern that extends to children. Consider smaller portions or healthier dessert options for the whole family.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Balance Your Meals:<\/strong>\u00a0Pair indulgent holiday treats with liver-friendly foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, and stay hydrated throughout the day.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Mocktails: A Festive and Health-Conscious Trend<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nMocktails are increasingly popular, offering a tasty and creative way to celebrate without alcohol. These non-alcoholic beverages are an excellent way to enjoy the holidays while prioritizing liver health.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\u201cMocktails are a wonderful way to enjoy the celebration without compromising your health,\u201d says Jennifer Nebesky, CEO of the Canadian Liver Foundation. \u201cThey\u2019re not only delicious, but they also set a positive example for children, showing that healthy choices can be fun and festive.\u201d\r\n<h4><strong>Get Involved<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe Canadian Liver Foundation remains committed to advancing liver health through education, support, and research. For holiday health tips, mocktail recipes, and more information about the Foundation\u2019s initiatives, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/liver.ca\/\">liver.ca<\/a>.\r\n<h4><strong>For media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nLaura Dellandrea\r\nManager, Marketing &amp; Communications\r\nCanadian Liver Foundation\r\nldellandrea@liver.ca\r\n416.491.3353 x 4920","story":"","bg_colour":"none","story_pretitle":"","story_title":"","story_text":"","story_image":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3166"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3166\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/liver.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}