During the festive season, it has almost become tradition to eat one’s weight in food, enjoy more than a few glasses of wine, and then come New Year, turn to a diet or detox to counteract the effects and shift any excess pounds gained.
While it is important to enjoy ourselves and celebrate, putting our livers at risk is not the best way to start the New Year. Here are a few tips of aid to protect your liver during this festive season.
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1. Replace Alcohol with Herbal Tea
Alcohol and heavy drinking, particularly binge drinking, can cause serious damage to your liver. Try replacing that aperitif with a mug of herbal tea to aid digestion.
2. Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking plenty of water will also help flush out toxins and keep you hydrated, especially before bedtime. Water flushes the liver tissues, aiding in removing toxins, and also assists the kidneys during a liver detox, so the liver can focus on its own cleansing.
3. Take Foods that Cleanse the Liver
Grapefruit, beets, carrots, green tea, apples, broccoli, lemons, limes, walnuts, cabbage, cauliflower, avocado, spinach, garlic and turmeric are among the foods that help to cleanse the liver. Take more these foods for your meals will beneficial to your liver protection.
4. Replace Junk Foods with Fruits
We all enjoy a few portions of ‘naughty’ food over the festive season, such as chocolates, sausage rolls and lashings of salty gravy. Try replacing seconds with a portion of fruit or extra vegetables instead.
5. Start Exercising Regularly
You may be tempted to change your diet or lifestyle in the New Year. Having a goal to focus on will help you to feel motivated. Go for a daily morning jogging, or sign up for a marathon run if you’re feeling brave.
In summary, it’s better to eat a healthy balanced diet all year round than subject your body to big changes over short periods.
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