Here are a few hints and tips to help you get through the festive season with ease. Give yourself permission to relax and recharge even if it is for just 30 minutes. This can reduce the risk of becoming ill when the festive holiday starts.
To reduce the impact of alcohol make sure you are eating lots of healthy foods to help the liver to manage the extra burden, starting the day with a spinach omelette or having a broccoli quiche for lunch is perfect for supporting the liver.
Always making sure you have eaten some food, especially protein before starting drinking can help the stomach lining too. Festive protein sources such as turkey, chicken, Salmon, nuts, tempeh, lentils or edamame beans are great choices.
Drinking water between alcoholic drinks can help keep you hydrated and will keep the hangover at bay. This will also help your liver survive the festive period.
Make sure you have a varied diet full of the whole spectrum of coloured fruits and vegetables to help provide your body with the vitamins and minerals that can help your immune system to function better.
To reduce that reflux, make sure you eat slowly and chew thoroughly as this will help your stomach to cope better. Eating slowly can also help you not to overeat. When the stomach is too full the muscle at the top of the stomach is more likely to remain open allowing stomach acid to escape. Make sure most of your food is consumed three hours before bed
Why not try this tasty recipe: It contains those little red jewels called “pomegranates” which boost our immunity, improve heart health, reduce inflammation and are also great for brain health. And that marmite food Brussel sprouts. Brussel sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable which promotes liver health and hormone regulation.
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sizzled-sprouts-pistachios-pomegranate
Hazel your Nutritional therapist, Health Coach and Pharmacist.
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