After a period of not taking care of ourselves, such as the Christmas holidays, it is important to eliminate the toxins and impurities accumulated in our body and lose those kilos we have gained.
If you want to look like you did before the holidays, we will give you some tips to cleanse your body and start the year with energy.
Benefits of a detox diet
Following a detox diet means avoiding ultra-processed foods, or foods full of harmful and unhealthy substances, and it also means introducing the right amount of nutrients, including all vitamins and minerals, and making this dietary change within a healthy lifestyle .
During this period, we should lead a more active lifestyle than usual, drink more water and give our body a boost with more natural and healthy foods.
Post-Christmas detox tips
Goodbye to sweets. You probably bought some polvorones and turrones and you still have some left…we're not saying you should throw them away, just save them for next year and if they have an expiration date, choose to eat them in moderation .
Reduce fat. Choose lean meat (chicken, turkey, rabbit, etc.) and try to remove any visible fat before cooking. If you eat fish, choose white fish, such as cod, hake, sea bream, or seabream.
Eliminate alcohol and tobacco. To cleanse the body of the party, we begin by giving up alcohol and tobacco for at least 20 days. If we no longer smoke by this time, it would be advisable to quit altogether.
As for dairy products, choose those that are skimmed . These types of foods retain the properties and benefits of the product, but are free of cream and low in fat.
Drink plenty of water . Replace alcoholic and sugary drinks with water. Natural juices can also be used, as they are low in calories, nutritious and have a detoxifying effect.
Less salt and sugar. Use healthy substitutes such as stevia for sugar or spices to season dishes. A diet high in salt is associated with a higher risk of developing hypertension, causes fluid retention and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Excess sugar causes a risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and also memory and anxiety problems.
Exercise . If you want the diet to be really effective, you must exercise to burn fat and get fit. Physical exercise adapted to each case is necessary for the digestive system to function properly.
Plan what you eat and avoid snacking between meals. If you organize yourself and make a weekly plan for lunches and dinners, you will have just the right amount of food and it will be more difficult for you to eat more than you planned.
Drink herbal teas . Green tea activates the metabolism and increases fat burning. Opting for this instead of coffee in the morning for a few days is an option to eliminate fluids, and if you are hungry between meals, you can also opt for an herbal tea.
Eat fruit . Two or three, and if possible, diuretic ones like pineapple or kiwi. Even better!
Sleep well , ideally 8 hours. If we don't rest, our body suffers stress and secretes a hormone called cortisol that will prevent us from losing those kilos we have gained during the holidays.
Avoid fried and battered foods, as these cooking methods are very high in fat and a very high source of calories. The most recommended cooking methods are grilling, steaming, roasting, etc.
Protect your bacterial flora. The human body has up to 1,000 species of bacteria that are beneficial for the body and the proper functioning of the intestine, but poor nutrition can reduce the number of these microorganisms. It is useful to ingest probiotics through food or supplements.
Prepare light dinners. One of the main reasons for the weight gain during these days is the heavy dinners that send us to bed with a full stomach. Now is the time to go back to those soups, broths and vegetables that help satisfy hunger with a smaller amount of calories, and you will also sleep better.
Avoid miracle diets. Although we want to lose what we have gained quickly, we should not resort to miracle diets or products. In addition to having a significant rebound effect, they can also negatively affect our health.
Practice mindfulness , live the process of recovering healthy habits with full attention , being aware when you go shopping, decide the menu, cook, chew, or digest... this way you will be able to detect what works for you and what doesn't, and you will be aware of the process of your transformation.
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