Sugar, fat, alcohol: the end of year celebrations are an explosive cocktail for the liver. To preserve it, it is better to be prepared.
From foie gras to yule log and wine, at Christmas, there is no question of depriving yourself… Even if it means paying for it a few days later! The excesses of the end of the year celebrations can be costly in terms of health. Many people suffer from a “liver attack”, a form of indigestion, the day after a party. The main symptoms are nausea, headaches and even abdominal pain. To escape it, you have to know how to manage this calorie-laden period.
Fasting: a bad idea
If you are thinking of fasting before the end of the year holidays, you can forget about this idea. Your liver may find it difficult to support such a brutal return to food. Rather, it should be gently prepared for the excesses to come. A few days before these hearty meals, you have to eat a balanced diet, avoid processed foods, and why not take a black radish cure. The latter stimulates the action of bile, which facilitates the evacuation of waste.
As for drinks, it is recommended to avoid alcohol and sodas in the days preceding and to favor water and herbal teas.
Stay hydrated and move!
If it’s already too late to anticipate, you can always catch up during festive meals with a few good tips. It is important to eat slowly to avoid “gorging” too much and to chew well: these two actions will facilitate the work of the stomach, which is already very stressed. At the same time, hydration is essential during and after the meal. To avoid the “hangover”, caused by the dehydrating effect of alcohol, drinking a glass of water between each glass of alcohol can help.
In the days that follow, it is necessary to lighten your diet a little to compensate for the excesses. Steamed vegetables, white meat and fish are recommended.
Why not get a little ahead of the January 1st resolutions? During the holidays, doing a physical activity can eliminate. At the same time, if you are on vacation, take the opportunity to sleep well, at least 7 hours a night. All these tips should allow you to spend the end of the year celebrations in complete serenity!
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