Tis the Season to be Jolly Roll-y…
The arrival of the festive season comes with bountiful servings of ham, turkey, seafood and Christmas pudding coupled with late nights jam-packed with eggnog, champagne and mulled wine (or beer and nibblies). Regardless of your preferences, when it comes to the festive season there is a tendency among many to over-indulge – and this can be hard to avoid! There are the Christmas parties, the office festivities, the lunches with friends and relatives, the graduations and end of year celebrations. Depending on your schedule you may have anywhere between two and ten of these occasions to attend, which may leave you feeling not only exhausted, but bloated. This year, avoid or reduce the discomforts associated with the festivities by not throwing your healthy eating and exercise regimen out the window, and instead develop a game-plan to face the ‘silly season’ head on!
Be Proactive
You have the opportunity to enjoy the festive season without compromising your waistline or your energy levels. This can be achieved by being proactive and adopting strategies to manoeuvre your way through the abundance of food and drink that may be on offer. For example, keep your food portions controlled and drink alcohol in moderation, keep up with your exercise routine and maintain healthy liver function with the help of Ethical Nutrients Liver Detox & Support.
A Lesson in Liver Health
Your liver is a remarkable organ. At each moment of every day it is performing an array of critical actions including detoxifying metabolic wastes, making bile for the digestion of dietary fats, and processing nutrients – ultimately ensuring the proper functioning of your body. However, with the onslaught of alcoholic drinks and unhealthy meals during the holidays, it is worth providing some extra support for this vital organ.
Give Your Liver a Present This Christmas
Ethical Nutrients Liver Detox & Support contains a combination of star ingredients including turmeric which has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to support the liver and for detoxification, rosemary as an antioxidant and milk thistle to help maintain healthy liver function. At just two tablets per day you are taking a proactive approach against the potential impact of all those upcoming festivities as this formula may protect the liver, support liver detoxification and maintain healthy liver function.
Know Your Limits
If your pants are feeling a little tight around the waist, chances are you have over-indulged. Excessive alcohol consumption and fatty foods are many times part and parcel of the festive season. However you can look out for your health by enjoying such pleasures in moderation, and here’s some tips on how:
- Limit alcohol consumption. This way you can enjoy the festive season without the hangover or compromising your health. For example, stick to a maximum of two glasses of wine per event or dilute your alcohol with soda water or orange juice if you are enjoying a champagne;
- Consume plenty of water. It’s hot outside and with all the shopping, socialising and things to be done, keeping hydrated is a must, so ensure you are drinking 2 L each day of plain water; and
- Watch your serving size. Limit the size of your meals by using a smaller plate. If you can’t resist a sweet treat, pick your favourite and reserve it to just one.
Eating Well on Holidays IS Possible
If you’re travelling these holidays you can navigate your way through the festive season offerings by making healthy choices and planning ahead simply by:
- Crowding some of the bad stuff out: Incorporate at least two cups of vegetables per day into your holiday diet. Whether it be choosing a vegetable salad at lunch or carefully selecting your sides, e.g. roast vegetables (not including potato) and fresh leafy salads instead of potato-based dishes;
- Planning ahead! Make the effort to stop at a supermarket and buy some fresh fruit and crudité vegetables (carrots, celery, capsicum, etc.) to take on your journey to use as snacks. Natural yoghurt and fresh, unsalted nuts also make handy, more healthy snack options when on the road; and
- Keeping up with your exercise regimen. Just because you’re on holiday doesn’t mean your muscles have to be! Make the most of the sunny weather and exercise outdoors. If you’re driving a considerable distance, stop every two hours and get your muscles moving to keep you energised, e.g. star jumps, squats or stretches.
Consider Your Game Plan
Summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors, treasure time with family and friends and most importantly, to relax. Enjoy the festivities without feeling guilty or compromising your health, make a game plan using the tips above and remember your secret weapon this festive season – Ethical Nutrients Liver Detox & Support.
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