"At Easter and Easter Monday put wellbeing and conviviality on the table. And banish feelings of guilt", the words of Dr. Monica Germani, who helped singer Noemi to find the desired physical shape with an interdisciplinary protocol in the sign of body positivity ( META: Medical Education Transform Action that acts on the psycho-physical transformation of the patient).
'Nutrition - says the nutritionist - cannot always be the same and methodical because it is connected to emotions and life events.
It is affected by moods, stress, social and work events, unforeseen events but also parties and successes'.
Therefore, it is not a crime to indulge in small moments of pleasure.
Good food is and must be a moment of conscious well-being, of sharing and never a frustration or an obsession '.
So at Easter and Easter Monday, the green light
to traditions and also to some breaking from the rule,
recovering the excesses of the table already from the following day.
It will not be two days of celebration that will compromise physical fitness "but - he warns - fasting is never a remedy."
Instead, the doctor advises to always stay in tune with one's metabolism with the help of small tricks: "To limit the classic glycemic peak it is a good idea to follow the first course with a
side of vegetables, preferably raw
. Choose foods that are allied to the body. Dark green leafy vegetables ease the digestion of dishes that are richer in fat. One saucer a day of your choice is sufficient. spinach, rocket, broccoli, chard. They are rich in antioxidants and help purify the blood of toxins that weigh down the liver. In the following days, a
centrifuged
based on celery, cucumber, green apple and ginger
is strongly recommended
to purify the liver and drain ".
(in the photo the KAMUT® Bunny Cake) Green light
also to barbecues if you are in good health: '
Meat
if
cooked on the grill
according to the rule - explains Germani - is tastier and eliminates most of the most harmful saturated fats for the body '.
And he specifies: "It must not be a habit, however, otherwise cooking on the barbecue becomes harmful!".
It is very important to drink
: 'Of course, during the holidays a glass of good wine is allowed - he says - but above all do not limit yourself with water: it is an ally of the kidneys, among its properties it favors the elimination of waste substances from the organism and is an excellent
solvent for many chemicals
.
A healthy person who does not exercise should add 2.5 liters of water a day between food and drink.
We should drink 6 to 10 glasses (equal to 1.2 -2 liters) distributed over 24 hours'.
It is not Easter if there is no chocolate: 'A real elixir of long life - he confirms - but only if we choose dark chocolate and preferably sugar-free.
It is a food rich in potassium and antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols, which counteract the anti-aging action of free radicals and promote blood circulation.
Don't get carried away! "
Finally, during the long Easter weekend, you can take advantage of your free time to walk at least half an hour a day.