Between the foie gras and the log, our body is often put to the test during the end of year celebrations. Here are 5 detox tips to follow to recover from Christmas excesses.
Petits fours, smoked salmon, foie gras, capon, cheese, yule log, chocolates… In these end-of-year celebrations, it’s hard to eat light! Which is not necessarily to our body’s taste. For a week, between Christmas and the New Year, the latter is subjected to an intense rhythm of rich and alcoholic meals which oblige him to work more. Result: it is not uncommon for us to feel heavy, bloated, and for unpleasant symptoms such as difficult digestion, headaches or unsightly pimples to appear.
“During New Year’s Eve, what will be the heaviest are the excesses of fatty and sugary foods and alcohol which will mobilize our body a lot, introduces the nutritionist. On the other hand, we eat too much over too long a period. short”, explains to 20 minutes nutritionist doctor Corinne Chicheportiche-Ayache. This is then a sign that you need to take a break. Here are 5 tips to follow to get your body back on its feet after a heavy meal.
Avoid Leftovers
It seems obvious, and yet… How many of us are tempted by leftover salmon or turkey with chestnuts for meals after Christmas Eve? To avoid any intestinal problems, it is better to skip the last piece of foie gras. “On Boxing Day, we do not rush on leftovers and we do not commit the same excesses as the day before”, advises for Point Florence Foucaut, dietician, nutritionist and member of the French Association of Dietitian Nutritionists (AFDN). For her part, Corinne Chicheportiche-Ayache recommends “to people who receive to give all that remains because if we prolong the excesses of one evening with foie gras toast the next day, we risk continuing to store”.
Eat lightly
There’s no question of opting for a steak and fries on Boxing Day either. In order to lighten up and do good for your liver, opt for foods rich in fiber and vitamins such as vegetables and fruits, which help drain the body. The ideal? Steam them to retain their nutrients. Cabbage, broccoli, leek, fennel, celery or black radish: we favor these seasonal vegetables, renowned for their detoxifying properties. It is also possible to eat them roasted, sautéed in a pan or in soup, provided you do not add too much fat! Fruits, rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants are also friends the day after parties, as are whole grains, legumes and “yogurts enriched with lactic ferments which will help good digestive comfort”, explains Corinne Chicheportiche – Ayache.
Stay hydrated
When you have eaten too much but also drunk more alcohol than usual, it is advisable to rehydrate by drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day. Green tea, detox herbal teas, ginger decoction are recommended, as are low-salt sparkling waters. On the other hand, we avoid coffee: because of its diuretic properties, it is more likely to dehydrate and cause headaches. It is also better to refrain from consuming sodas or fruit juices, which are too sweet, for a few days.
Skip the alcohol
To eliminate the toxins accumulated during the Christmas meal, it is essential to take care of your liver, which is the organ that filters toxins. The ideal is therefore to offer him, at least between Christmas and New Year’s Day, a break. For this, we avoid drinking alcohol, the time it eliminates the excesses of the last two days.
To exercise
You don’t have to run for hours on a treadmill at the gym…unless you really want to. For the less adventurous, a digestive walk after the meal is ideal. It allows you to take a healthy break between two meals and prevent you from dozing. The days following New Year’s Eve, we try to “get moving” as much as possible, by walking, doing pilates exercises, or even taking a little jog. “Getting active will also help your body recover quickly and prepare for New Year’s Eve,” says Florence Foucaut.
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