The after parties at the table, watchword 'Detox' - Lifestyle

And now detox: if these holidays have left their mark, if resuming the routine is more tiring than expected, here's what to do for the well-being of our body.

What are the consequences of food excesses on our body?

"When we indulge in the temptations of the table, distracted by the pleasure of company and the inebriation of celebrations, it is easy to lose sight of the sense of limits. It is a pity, however, that then we find ourselves paying more or less dearly for the consequences of In fact, as explained by the scientific director of the Naturalsalus brand Dr. Luigi Alberto Marrari, Specialist in Pharmacology, The classic Christmas and New Year's "binges" can lead to an increase in systolic blood pressure due to the greater intake of salts and sugars with consequent stomach dilation,

momentary increase in fluid retention, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Especially if the foods we go to consume, as often happens during the holidays, are rich in carbohydrates, fats, salt and refined sugars, the first tangible consequence is, immediately after lunch, the classic nausea with or without headache and digestive difficulties essentially involving the alteration of the basal metabolism.

In these conditions due to festive excesses, various organs are affected by these "food abundances" among which the gastrointestinal system is certainly implicated, in particular the gallbladder or gallbladder, an organ of the digestive system responsible for the accumulation and concentration of the bile that it produces bile salts able to solubilize ingested fats and fat-soluble vitamins, facilitating their digestion and absorption.

Lastly, and last but not least, another organ that is highly solicited during the Christmas period is the liver which, being the chemical laboratory of our body, is also responsible for the detoxification of harmful substances».

We must learn to re-educate the body to eat properly, to carry out constant physical activity and to rest.

Breaking a habit can often be difficult and exhausting.

This is why it is important to draw up resolutions and resort to the fundamental contribution of natural principles capable of helping our body to feel good. 

our body needs to start a detoxification and purification process.

We include in our daily routine 2 liters of water, carrots, apples, ginger and turmeric, artichokes, citrus fruits, without forgetting quinoa and brown rice.

Fibers play a fundamental role in purification processes.

Green tea, thanks to its antioxidant and purifying properties, will be the ideal companion for breaks and moments of relaxation.

and above all, we report a fair balance between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol.

To do this, we start in the morning with an oat-based breakfast, then add the ever-present olive oil to our meals and resort to nuts and fresh fruit (apples and citrus fruits) as snacks between meals.

Legumes, vegetables, oily fish and whole grains must not be missing.

To stimulate the metabolism, the best thing is to counteract a sedentary lifestyle as much as possible.

Physical activity and the reduction of fat mass in favor of muscle tissue are fundamental factors in accelerating metabolic activity.

Furthermore, important help comes from the consumption of citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C, oily fish, rich in iodine, and tomatoes, which in addition to vitamin C are rich in iron.

Controlling and decreasing body weight and reducing blood fats keep the body healthy and prevent cardiovascular disease.

This is why it is important to get our body back in shape and reduce caloric absorption.

The perfect foods are sweet potatoes, dried fruit, and the irreplaceable ginger.

Let's not forget to drink plenty of water and take in large quantities of fiber.