A 'DREAM'y Detox to Get Over Post-Diwali Blues
After the “Rich Food Indulgence” during Diwali or any festival, it is only normal to feel guilty that you have overeaten and binged without a thought beyond eating.Cleansing your body of toxins helps your body to recover from food indulgences and lack of exercise during the festive season.
DREAM, is a quick way to work your way through the Diwali blues and get back in shape.
Drink plenty of water and Fluids
Water is the best detox. Start the day with a cup of warm water and keep sipping water throughout the day. Consume at least 3 litres of water in a day to help your body flush out the toxins.
Fresh fruit juices could be included as could be Green Tea. It is a well-known fact that green tea has antioxidant properties and chemicals in green tea can increase the production of detoxification enzymes in humans.
Reduce intake of sugar, processed and refined cereals
Refrain from eating sugars - Not even a tsp of sugar for the next one week. It is recommended to eat whole, natural, unprocessed foods.
Say no to colas, pizzas, burgers, baked foods and packaged foods. Instead opt for home cooked simple meals of roti, dal and vegetables.
Eat small frequent meals
This ensures that you do not overeat. Eat plenty of vegetables instead of grains. Vegetables and fruits are the best detox foods. Fiber present in fruits and vegetables also helps you detox. These will provide essential nutrients and fibre to aid the digestive process. Any metabolic disorders caused by excess sugar will also be balanced with this diet.
Curd can be added too. Dairy is a good source of good quality protein.
Go for a smoothie as a healthy smoothie is the perfect way to get some vitamins and nutrients
Best to include digestives like ginger, amla, ajwain, to help digestive system to recover.
Ask a friend
Make yourself accountable by asking a friend to keep a tab on how well you are keeping the detox plan. According to one weight loss study, people who enlisted friends to buddy them during their weight loss journey were 80% more likely to lose the weight and keep it off.
Movement
Walking or any other physical exercise will make you sweat, increase heart rate and increase blood flow to the organs. In turn, this will help the digestive system work better to eliminate toxins. Do yoga for 15 mins and simple exercises like squats and lunges. Sugar also tends to harm the skin and hair – brisk exercise will correct these problems.
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