Reset After the Holidays
- Alexandra Prabaharan
- January 16, 2018
The
holidays are a time where we let go and give in to all our cravings. This is
when we're not watching our daily intake too closely and this is exactly how
the holidays should be -- that is, if you have a plan on how to reset once the
holidays are over. Here are three tips to help you get back on track once the
feasting and merrymaking is over.
Give
smoothies a go
Start
your mornings off with a power smoothie that is filled with nutrients and
energy boosting ingredients. This is a simple way to ensure you’re starting the
day off right with food that will fuel you instead of sap your energy. Use
surprising ingredients such as spinach/kale, soft tofu, peanut butter, yogurt,
avocado, oats, cucumber, virgin coconut oil, wheatgrass powder, or even gelatin
and balance it out with fruits such as banana, pineapple, papaya for the touch
of sweetness. Remember to keep the fruit to a minimum and pack in more of those
fiber packed veggies. For the liquid you can’t go wrong with options such as
water, coconut water, nut milks or even regular milk (just opt for the low fat
variety).
Add a veg to each meal
Vegetables
boost our fiber intake and this is an important component when it comes to
getting rid of fat and toxins from your body. For breakfast, if you’ve put some
veggies in your smoothie you’re already set for one of the meals. Ensure that
for lunch and dinner you choose a majority of veggie options and if you can
skip meat for one of those meals even better. If you have the chance go for raw
veggies and if it’s cooked try to have it simply steamed or lightly sautéed with
garlic rather than going for a sauce laden variety. A lot of our calories are
hidden in our sauces.
Boost your water consumption
Oftentimes
when we think we’re hungry we’re actually thirsty. Our brain can confuse the
two, which is what sometimes leads to overeating. We need a lot of water to
function optimally and if we’re not getting the right amount it can lead to
feelings of lethargy. The next time you think you’re hungry, sip a tall glass
of water first and see if you still want a snack after that. Most times you’ll probably
feel satisfied just with that glass of water. Not to mention your body will
thank you for flushing out the system.