1. Mindful Eating:
Practice mindful eating during holiday meals. Savor each bite, paying attention to flavors and textures.
Opt for smaller portions and listen to your body's hunger and fullness cues.
Choose whole, nutrient-dense foods and include a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
If you feel like you have gone overboard with your food choice help your body by using adequate supplements to support digestion. (see my recommendations below).
2. Hydration is Key:
Stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Infuse your water with seasonal fruits and herbs for a festive and refreshing twist.
Limit sugary and alcoholic beverages, and balance them with water to support overall hydration.
3. Prioritize Rest and Relaxation:
Ensure you get adequate sleep to support your immune system and overall well-being.
Incorporate relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or gentle yoga to manage stress.
Create a calming bedtime routine to promote quality sleep.
4. Move Your Body:
Stay active during the holiday season by incorporating enjoyable physical activities.
Take family walks, dance to festive music, or try a winter sport to keep your body moving.
Find opportunities to exercise that align with the joyful spirit of the season.
If you have fitness routines throughout the year try to maintain them as much as possible.
5. Choose Mindful Indulgences:
Embrace conscious indulgence by choosing high-quality, nourishing treats.
Opt for healthier dessert alternatives like fruit-based options or homemade treats with wholesome ingredients.
Be selective with your indulgences, savoring them in moderation and without guilt.
Remember, the key is finding a balance that aligns with your individual well-being goals. These tips aim to foster a holistic and mindful approach to health during the Christmas season, allowing you to celebrate and cherish the festivities while prioritizing your overall well-being.
Here is a small list of Santa's little helpers if you were not able to follow these guideline, are basically foods and supplements that provide digestive enzymes, bitters to support the liver and metalbolism and greens and fiber to balance your digestive tract.
- pineapple has great potential to help digest a heavy meal , especially meat. As an alternative taking one capsule of d-gest after every meal. Also Bitterliebe bitter drops give great support to your digestive organs.
- leafy greens such as kale, spinach, dandelion, lettuce as well as broccoli are simply a great way to support both your liver and your digestive tract. If for some reason you just couldn't eat enough of those precious greens you can help yourself with a supplement such as Pack B that contains only naturally sourced, freeze dried greens to help you body balance those heavy meal days.
- Do no wait until your digestion slows down! Be proactive and keep filling up on fibre from fruit and veg. If you missed out on this opportunity you can support with Pack C to give your intestines that extra on fibre it needs to do its job.
Remember that these are merely health educational tips and can never substitute seeing a health professional for any health issues.