Do you want to feel great and have more energy to enjoy the festive season with your family and friends? Be stronger and healthier than ever before? Look in the mirror and be happy with what you see there? If the answer is yes, set yourself up ahead of the festive season and have a goal about how you are going to cope with all the Christmas party food temptations. Depriving yourself over Christmas is no fun at all, however, you can make healthy nutrition a lifestyle without going on a restrictive diet or missing out!
Healthy foods can still taste delicious and at the same time make you feel vibrant and energetic. Remember what you eat is either taking you towards disease or towards health. How do you feel when you eat processed unhealthy sugar and fat laden foods? Ask yourself, what fuel does my body really need to thrive? Think before you eat and choose food for nourishment.
Overindulging in too much alcohol and rich Christmas foods can be quite toxic to the body causing symptoms such as headaches, bloating and indigestion. To help relieve these symptoms drink 1 to 2 litres of water daily, this helps flush out toxins, especially alcohol!
When your liver and digestive system are overloaded and under attack, fermented foods can be your saviour. The good probiotic bacteria in fermented foods can help your body process foods by consuming the sugars, aiding digestion and flushing out toxins. Drink some Grainfields liquid with every meal, add it to your salad dressings and festive Christmas drinks. Other fermented foods which may be beneficial include sauerkraut, kefir, cultured vegetables and sourdough bread. These can also easily be included as part of your Christmas feast and incorporated into your regular meals as well.
Try finding healthier recipes for your usual Christmas fare, there are some great alternative ideas out there, online and in magazines! Fill up on nutrient rich fresh fruit and vegetables first and you will eat less of those naughty “bad for you” foods. You will also have the right fuel to help your digestive system be able to function at its best to be able to process overly indulgent foods.
Some form of daily exercise is also important to help release toxins and burn off excess kilojoules. The backyard cricket game or a swim at the beach or in the pool is a holiday tradition for many families. Even a simple 30minute walk can make all the difference to your metabolism.
Why not implement these steps not only for the festive season but long-term, for everyday life!
