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the gut and remove toxins, including
oestrogenic metabolites. Include a
green salad every day before lunch. This
is a great way to meet your daily fibre
requirements too.
Indian gooseberry (
amla
), beetroots,
broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower have
a range of compounds which help in
detoxifying the body. Eat flaxseeds and
take flaxseed oil to help detox the body.
This superfood is full of fibre and Omega
3s, important for cleansing. Add turmeric,
fresh coriander, garlic to your foods.
Avoid processed and junk food that’s high
in sodium or sugar and zap away the body’s
energy. Have healthy carbohydrates but
within portion control.
Dietary fibre plays a role too on
detoxifying the body. Oats, wheat bran
and rice bran are high in insoluble fibre
and add them to your everyday list.
Bottom line is to have a balanced diet
with an array of foods such as fruits,
vegetables, meats, dairy, cereals and
some healthy fats.
R e j u v e n a t e
Exercise
Post the festival week, a light exercise regime
is the best way to get back on track quickly as
against a heavy or intense workout.
Try out a totally new fresh exercise regime
which will add that extra zing to keep you
motivated all the time. If you have been doing
Pilates, try Zumba or learn any martial art
for a change. Alternatively, set a mission of
achieving the 10,000 steps a day on your
pedometer. Sweating out the calories is a
double boon as it is a great way to detoxify the
body apart from losing the flab.
Incorporating yoga into your exercise routine
helps your body eliminate toxins and revitalizes
the mind and the body. Yoga done the right
way will make you feel new and fresh as it
helps your posture, builds lean muscle and is
a great workout to help increase fitness levels.
Sleep
Sleep is not a mere waste of time especially
when you have been partying late nights. A
sleep-deprived person is prone to irritability,
tiredness, lacks patience and the ability to
concentrate. This reflects on the skin health
too.
Make proper arrangements for you beauty
sleep of at least seven to eight hours to help
the body recover and repair itself. Take a hot
bath before going to bed. Practise relaxation
techniques like progressive relaxation or
meditation which can help quiet your mind so
you can drift off to dreamland.
Help your body take care of itself. It is very
precious and cannot be neglected on any grounds.
Say cheers to healthy living!
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GET THE BASICS RIGHT
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Chew your food well
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Ensure portion control which will happen only
through mindful eating
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No processed and refined foods
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Only freshly prepared home-cooked foods
(Above)
Sunflower
seeds are
packed with
nutrition.
(Right)
Plain
yougurt.
