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8 Detox Tips To Survive The Festive Season Binge
  • Arati Shah

  • 13, Sep. 2023

8 Detox Tips To Survive The Festive Season Binge

India's rich tapestry of cultures and traditions is beautifully reflected in its festivals, where delightful and diverse sweet and savory foods take center stage, often accompanied by generous alcohol consumption. However, once the celebrations subside, the need for detoxification becomes apparentOur bodies naturally remove toxins through our liver, skin, kidneys, lungs, digestive tract, and lymphatic systemEnhancing this natural detoxification process can be achieved through a few strategic practices. Anyone on a weight management program can benefit with a detox diet as it helps them get back onto the process again with ease. Weight loss programs for women often have a detox plan post a festive season to be able to bounce back onto the weight loss programs. 

These are some tips to help you detox post the festive season: 

  1. Having plenty of water will help cleanse the body. In fact, lime with honey and warm water in the mornings will stimulate the digestion to avoid constipation. Lemon, mint, and cucumber infused watercan also help flush out toxins. Besides plain water, it is also recommended to hydrate yourself with coconut water, lemon water, fennel water and buttermilk through the day. 

  1. Swap restaurant or take away meals for home cooked meals – healthier options. Khichadi, rice, dal, and salad, chilla, soups, etc are some light meals to give the much-needed rest to your digestive system.  

  1. Consider sweating it out to utilize the excess calories you may have accumulated during the festivities. If you have not exercised for some time start slow with yoga or some stretches and slowly progress to running or even swimming. Do not punish yourself by overdoing with your exercise. Be slow and consistent. Regular exercise,promotes blood circulation, increases sweat production, and helps in detoxification. 

  1. Avoiding processed foods contributes to the body's natural detoxification process as these foods tend to be inflammatory in nature. 

  1. Eating foods rich in anti-oxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and zinc can help the body fight oxidative stress caused by toxins.  

  1. Concentrate on your gut health. Consuming prebiotics and probiotics to strengthen the healthy bacteria is important for good immunity and detoxification. 

  1. Ensure there is plenty of protein and fiber in the diet that have chemical compounds that fight inflammation, improve digestion, and help in detoxification, example fruits and vegetables. 

  1. Make sure you are getting enough, high-quality sleep as it helps the body recharge and remove the toxic products. 

Indulging in delicious foods during the festive season is perfectly fine, but it's important to maintain balance by incorporating the above-mentioned tips. Post festivities, the best nutritionist in Mumbai can help plan detox meals to bounce back onto a healthy routine again. A detox plan is an integral part of weight loss programs.