After feasting for the past two weeks, do you know that your body needs time to recover from overeating during the holidays to regain vitality, strength, and thus be able to start eating normally again?
Eat Lighter
First of all, after the holidays, try to eat lighter, avoiding foods that are too fatty, too sugary, too caloric. This means avoiding sodas, alcohol, cheese, cold cuts, added fats (butter, oil, etc.). Also avoid frying; say goodbye to fries for a few weeks. Instead, prioritize steaming, boiling, baking, and cooking en papillote. Finally, choose fish (the least fatty possible: sole, cod, etc.) over meat, as it will be easier for you to digest.
Avoid Starches
Next, for 3-4 days, avoid starchy foods, especially if you consumed a lot during the holidays. They will sit heavily in your stomach, and you will have trouble digesting them quickly, which is not ideal for your digestive system. Instead of starches, you can opt for soups, purees, or broths. They are lighter, richer in water, and are sources of minerals and vitamins; this is exactly what your body needs.
Prioritize Fruits and Vegetables
Prioritize fruits and vegetables in great abundance, especially green vegetables (green beans, broccoli, spinach, leek, lamb's lettuce, artichoke, etc.), garlic, black radishes, kiwis, and lemons. They will effectively combat constipation and promote digestion. Green vegetables contain more potassium, which accelerates drainage, and they are also rich in fiber, which facilitates transit. Garlic contains a lot of vitamin E and is the ideal condiment during a detox period because it helps you eliminate toxins to cleanse the body. Black radishes are a source of vitamin C and potassium; they promote the secretion and elimination of bile salts. It is an excellent diuretic. Lemon, for its part, helps purify your liver after all the food ingested during the holidays. It will rebalance your body while boosting your immune system.
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