8 ways to regain health after the holidays

Yes, yes, of course, you promised a new life under the chiming clock. Then washed down the whole thing a decent portion of champagne seized Olivier and... decided to wait for this first number. And then... January 1 refrigerator - eaten Olivier, open wine: do not pour the same?! And visitors come again, not to put them at the same table with salad and dry?

Bottom line: for the health of your holiday is not only not improved, as has been outlined in a magical New Year's Eve, and even vice versa. The energy at zero, and the winter darkness and cold do not have to challenges. What to do? And fall asleep on the job? I offer eight simple steps that will help to restore health as quickly as possible.

These steps can be performed gradually, one by one, but you can in one fell swoop. It all depends on your character and the desire for change. Although I'm in my practice confronted with the fact that people are easier to introduce changes gradually. Otherwise it is easy to break. In general, you decide.

The fact that it is necessary to reduce or eliminate the use of alcoholI even write will not. No comments…

Let's get started ...

Step 1. Begin each morning with a glass of warm water with the addition of chia seeds and lemon juice

This drink starts the digestive system and cleanse the intestine. Water thus should be at room temperature. It is better that it was not boiled and raw: it has more minerals. Can be directly evening pour water into a glass (about 200-250 ml), to it was desired temperature. Chia seeds add directly into the water - 1 tablespoon per cup of water.

chia seeds (can be replaced with linen) perform a triple function:

1. They provide us with the necessary fiber.
2. It contains many essential fatty acids omega-3.
3. Remove toxins from the body, as when exposed to moisture, they tend to increase in several times, and to attract all harmful substances.

Step 2. Learn how to start your day with a vegetable smoothies

Even better, if they contain green vegetables. They have the ability to output any muck from the body. In addition, they fight free radicals and protect cells from aging and contribute to the growth of new ones.

I suggest this recipe (one serving, designed to ensure that you have enough of her from the early morning until dinner, even if it happens at two o'clock in the afternoon).

Ingredients:

• 3 handful of spinach (frozen can be used);
• 1 small avocado;
• 3 handful of parsley from the stems (or curly kale);
• 3-4 cm root ginger (without skin);
• ½ lemon (can be put directly to the skin: it is a set of bioflavonoids, which we just needed);
• water.

preparation

Mix all ingredients in a blender, the bay with water by two-thirds. preparation smoothies It will take you less than 5 minutes! A glass or two can be enjoyed immediately, and the rest, pour into a beautiful bottle with a wide neck and take with you to the office.

Step 3. Eat more fiber

The rule is not new. But let me explain why we repeat it at every step (including me).

Fiber is needed to supply such we need bifidobacteria, which, in turn, are responsible for the production of a variety of vitamins. If they are not fed, they die, giving way to pathogens, which means that our immune system is weakened, we get sick, feel tired, and the life we ​​are not sweet.

In addition, fiber (coarse insoluble fibers) absorbs all the toxic waste from the intestines and helps to remove it all from the body.

fiber sources:

1. Vegetables of all kinds (especially its rich coarse vegetables such as cabbage and carrots).
2. Whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread, quinoa, buckwheat).
3. Nuts and seeds.

Step 4. Drink immediately after breakfast tablespoon of flaxseed oil

Flax seed oil helps get rid of constipation and it provides us with essential fatty acids omega-3. Constipation not only poisons our existence, but also lead to intoxication, premature aging, and poor sleep. Omega-3 restores cells.

Step 5. Remove from the diet of sugar and its substitutes

This time I wrote not just "sugar", as more and added the word "substitutes". It turns out that many of my readers and customers proudly tell how they in pain (or without them) parted with sugar. But they continue to use sugar substitutes. Both synthetic and natural.

I do not want to upset anyone, but such an idea does not make sense. Sugar substitutes are just as depressing as the sugar itself upon us. And even worse. I would say this: it is better to eat natural sugar, not poison yourself with synthetic substitutes. For everything in this life you have to pay, including for the "0 calories" with a sweet taste. Why? This is what I have already written here.

So, give up sweets. Why is this important to the restoration of health? Effects are numerous:

1. You'll sleep better at night, which means that your energy levels will increase significantly during the day.
2. You stabilize your blood sugar, and thus avoid the mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and other problems that are the result of sugar surges.
3. Your skin will be velvet! After all, sugar stimulates increased production of male hormones in women, and women - men. Hence, acne and other skin rashes.
4. You have to lower blood cholesterol levels. It has been proven that high cholesterol - not that other, as a result of high blood glucose.
5. You will become healthier and calmer. Increased consumption of sugar causes an increase in insulin production, and hence the stress hormones. Stress, in turn, destroys the cells and causes inflammation of the tissues.

Step 6. Reduce the amount of coffee drunk or completely discard it

The Council is not new, but it is always a lot of discussion. Yes, of course, there are a million of research about the benefits of coffee. But there are undeniable negative facts. For example, the one that coffee causes a surge of stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol), which give us energy, makes us wake up in the morning. But then again, free cheese is only in a mousetrap.

After such a sharp takeoff power is declining, and again you need a dose of caffeine. And so on to infinity. Not only that, the state of health will not be in the best (but you, I guess, is already used to it and think its usual) during the day, offers almost all the same effects as in the paragraph about sugar: failure of the hormonal system, poor sleep and fatigue during day.

Coffee invigorates? Try to ask him who I quit drinking this drink at least six months ago! And you will (not) surprised that everything is exactly the opposite.

Ah, the study? Yes of course. At coffee companies millions in their conduct. Where is the truth? I advise you to simply try to give up caffeine. Truth is all its own.

Step 7. Try to make your diet colorful

I recently met with the excellent chef of one of the trendiest restaurants in Denmark. Excellent cooking, delicious and of the most diverse products. But colors all his dishes alike. With desserts, snacks that that hot. And that really catches the eye.

Delicious does not mean helpful. The more colors will be on your plate, the more nutrients you get from food, and therefore your health will improve. Winter? No problem! Buy frozen vegetables: they are even better fresh this time of year.

Step 8. Eat red meat no more than twice a week

I am not a supporter of vegetarianism or raw food diet. Extremes are not for me, and I had never advise my clients. But here is the reduction of consumption red meat It is groundless. Two times a week is enough to compensate for the lack of vitamins of group B. And here is the daily use of completely useless. Meat increases the acidity level in the body, impairs the absorption of calcium and facilitates its washing out. In addition, the meat is difficult to digest, and therefore detracts from our body recovery. Therefore I propose to sometimes replace it with chicken, fish, eggs and legumes.

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These are simple steps that have the power to absolutely everyone, will help you to recover as soon as possible the health and strength. The main thing - to act.

Good health to you!