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News Topical, Digital Desk : Are you also one of those people whose mouth starts watering at the sight of cold Boba Tea in summer? Yes, this drink is becoming very popular among youngsters these days. With colorful flavors and chewy tapioca pearls, it is served in big cafes, but have you ever wondered what effect this favorite drink of yours is having on your body, especially your liver (Is Boba Tea Bad For Liver)?
Recently, Dr. Saurabh Sethi has told some such aspects of Boba Tea on Instagram (Doctor Warns About Boba Tea) that can prove to be dangerous for your liver. Let's know what are those 3 shocking reasons (Boba Tea Health Risks), which can make your Boba tea an enemy of the liver.
excessive amounts of sugar
The first and foremost reason is the excessive amount of sugar present in boba tea. Whether you order it 'less sweet' or 'normal' sweet, the amount of sugar in it is more than you think. A normal boba tea contains several teaspoons of sugar, which easily exceeds your daily sugar intake limit.
The doctor says that when you consume so much sugar, your liver works overtime to process it. The extra sugar starts accumulating in the liver as fat . Over time,
bundle of calories
Boba tea is high in calories, but it is 'empty calories'. This means that it contains energy but very little of the nutrients your body needs, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber. The more calories you consume, the more fat your body has to store. When you include high-calorie foods in your diet without nutrition, it puts excessive pressure on the liver.
The refined carbs game
Tapioca pearls (which look like black or white pearls), the heart of boba tea, are also a concern. These pearls are primarily made up of refined carbohydrates. Refined carbs are those that have been stripped of their natural fiber and nutrients during processing.
When you consume refined carbs, they are rapidly converted into sugar in the body, causing a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. To control this increased sugar, your liver and pancreas have to work harder. This happens continuously and puts pressure on the liver and can also lead to problems like insulin resistance, which further increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and other liver diseases.
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