Doctor: Latvians Need to Learn to Celebrate Holidays Without Excessive Beer and Barbecue

In an interview on Latvian Radio's program "Kā labāk dzīvot", endocrinologist Sigita Pastare from the Zemgale Diabetes Centre expressed the opinion that if we really want to protect liver health, Latvians need to learn how to celebrate holidays without an overabundance of beer and shashlik. She highlighted that festive traditions often include excessive fatty food and alcohol, which can harm the liver. Her remarks were part of a broader discussion on healthy lifestyles and liver care.