Because we know that Thanksgiving, is all about the food…The turkey, ham, calorie induced stuffing, mash potatoes, macaroni, greens,cakes and pies…alone would damage a diet.
So below are a few tips on how to recover from the feast of Thanksgiving.
Information is courtesy of John Hopkins Medical as a service to Yahoo.
- Drink plenty of water and other low-calorie, non-caffeinated fluids. Fluids help to flush out toxins from our body. Our kidneys must do the hard work of filtering out the toxins and they need water to their job. Drink as much fluid each day as is comfortable for you.
- Choose lower-fat foods. Our bodies have to work longer and harder to digest higher-fat foods. Give your digestive system a rest and choose low-fat alternatives.
- Include high-fiber foods. Fiber is the body’s scrub brush; it can help sweep out your colon.
- Aim for lots of fruits and vegetables. These foods are not only naturally low in calories and fat but also high in fiber. Over these three days, eat less protein and starchy foods and fill up on fruits and vegetables — aim for six to eight servings per day.
- Don’t forget about exercise. Exercise itself is a great way of detoxifying the body. Plan to go for at least a 30-minute walk each day.
And what about all the Thanksgiving leftovers? You can save and freeze some of them, but don’t feel guilty about tossing away the sweets and higher-calorie and -fat foods. This will save you the calories later and you will be the healthier for it!
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