Tips to stay healthy during the holiday season
Posted on: 02/Jan/2017 6:05:21 PM
The holidays are the time when you tend to overdo all the unhealthy things – increased intake of fat, sugar and alcohol. Here are a few tips to keep you healthy while enjoying this time.
Acetaminophen and vitamin-C-packed lemon juice taken on an empty stomach are important allies in the fight against an unpleasant morning after a party. Deployed in tandem, they can relieve migraines and help purify the body by expelling toxins and burning fat.
Drinking lots of water with high levels of minerals and bicarbonates will forestall hangovers and counterbalance the dehydrating effects of alcohol. Green tea, and thyme, artichoke, fennel, black radish and mint infusions help cleanse the liver, while ginger, cumin and turmeric have anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial in the wake of excessive consumption of fat and sugar.
Eat plenty of green vegetables for fiber, poultry and fish for lean proteins and drink plenty of broth. At the same time, avoid coffee, sugar, alcohol, and fat.
Exercise promotes the release of endorphins, stimulates the cardiovascular system and burns calories. Walking or biking to work are good starting points, or if you are on vacation, set aside some time for your favourite sport.
The body needs more energy to digest gargantuan dinners, so give yourself some additional rest.
Take the time to do some deep breathing. This exercise will help you to recover your energy and it also has the added benefit of massaging your intestines: breathe in through your nose and keep your thorax relaxed while pushing out your stomach. Breathe out and allow your stomach to relax. Repeat four times.
