Published 13:46 IST, October 30th 2019
Detox: Check some tips you can use to detox after festive binging
Detox helps in reducing the extra weight one has put on post festivals. Check out some tips you can adapt to detox after festive binging. Click on to read more.
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Detox is the only word that comes to our mind after binging on sugary food items during festivals. We often ignore the number of calories we consume during special occasions or festivals. People often gallop almost any food items in the spirit of the festival. However, post-festival, one realises to what extent they have indulged into fried and sweet dishes, and that’s when they enthral on the journey towards detox
Tips to detox after festive eating
Detox is a process which helps in neutralising and eliminating toxins from our body. Toxins are elements that can potentially harm body tissues, and hamper our organs like lungs, kidneys, etc. majorly. Take a look at some detox tips to focus on, to eliminate free radicals and toxins in our body.
High-intensity workouts: Routine exercise on an everyday basis is a must to stay fit and healthy. Ignoring the importance of physical exercise leads to obesity, low metabolism and makes one prone to diseases. Especially during detox, one needs to focus on the high-intensity workout regimes, to get great results in a shorter span of time. Sweating is the key here. The more you sweat, the more you can lose that extra weight you had put on while binging on your favourite sweet dishes during the festive season.
Regular Intake of bitter-gourd juice: This juice can do wonders to your immunity as well as it can help in speeding up the detox process. Bitter gourd is a very common vegetable which is readily available in all grocery stores across the globe. It has tons of health benefits attached to it. Bitter gourd is also a rich source of magnesium, potassium, vitamin C and iron which aids in protection from diseases and weight loss. In order to make it at home, all you need to do is cut the vegetable in equal slides and remove and extract its juice with the help of a juicer. Transfer it in a glass and add some black pepper and a pinch of salt to it. Your healthy green juice is ready. One need to have it empty stomach every morning for impressive results.
No consumption of sugar or junk food: It’s time to stay away from all the super-rich desserts, sweets, aerated drinks, and junk food. During detox, one needs to eliminate all kinds of sugar-rich food items and junk food from your diet completely. As its intake even in the smallest form can result in the aversion of detox. In fact, this shouldn’t be a one-time habit, if you want to lead a healthy and long life. The prevention of intake of any junk or sugary food items is a must. Reportedly, their consumption on a regular basis can lead to a plethora of diseases from diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure amongst many others.
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DISCLAIMER: If any deteriorating of symptoms or new symptoms occur during a detox diet, one should visit a qualified health professional or consult a dietician. Also, the effects of the above information may vary from person to person.
Updated 16:27 IST, October 30th 2019