04/11/2021
With the holidays around the corner it is time to take some preventative strategies with your nutrition. For those who want to enjoy the holiday season without gaining extra kilos, it would be quite reasonable to get rid of some of them before the holidays start. Skip those biscuits, a bite of sweet or samosa, downing those extra cups of tea or coffee or munching on any packaged food. Ensure to get 2-3 servings of fruits, 4-5 servings of vegetables to give the protective fiber. Couple this with at least 3 litres water with green tea, chaas, coconut water and your body will feel refreshed and light for the Diwali week. Whole grains, leafy greens, seeds, nuts and peanut butter are a few food options rich in magnesium which should be included in your pre-holiday weight loss diet plan to boost metabolism.Be as active as possible, including walks, climbing stairs, burning adequate calories to be energized and ready to welcome the festive week. Stay safe and enjoy your holidays!
The idea is portion control and balance with lighter foods. Drinking enough water helps too. Enjoy tasting sweets and distribute excess so you don't end up bingeing on those even when the festive season is over.
Lets get started with a safe & sensible detox plan post Diwali where in you recharge your system by cleaning up, energizing & rejuvenating yourself. Lets flush out the excess calories & salt. Build back lost energy by adding quality proteins & create right balance in diet with healthy choices.
POST DIWALI
The week after Diwali is to focus on cutting down the calorie consumption after a week long indulgence. Aid the body to detox by sipping lemon water and adding extra veggies, soups and salads in your daily routine. Cut down or avoid cooked or salty snacks and have fiber rich apples, pears, oranges and papaya instead. Start back your exercise regime and pave way for getting in shape by the new year.
POST DIWALI DETOX PLAN
The purpose of any detox plan is to take the load off the organs that detoxify the body – the liver, kidneys and bowel – while at the same time supporting and improving their performance. After a heavy festive week, it is a safe and healthy way to detox for a short time and get the body back on track. Make sure, you add back the exercise that has been missing during the festival. Go for walks, start your workouts, climb stairs, be active whenever you can.
The 7 day diet plan is designed to help you shed extra kilos gained in the festival week and to feel energetic and rejuvenated. It is divided in 3 parts.
First two days would target at flushing the excess calories and salt. This would aim at including at least 3 litres of water a day and eating plenty of raw foods like fruits and vegetables. Avoid any grains, you can have vegetable juices and soups as well.
Third, fourth and fifth day would be to get back the energy by adding good quality proteins like sprouts, dals, low fat yogurt, lean meats(if eating) along with whole grains like oats, brown rice, millets.Avoid any other carbs and try to keep dinners carb free as well.
Last 2 days would be getting back on diet and eating a well balanced diet from all food groups in proper proportions and getting your exercise routine on track.
Foods to avoid
Alcohol or any sugary drinks, tea, coffee
Milk products except low fat dahi or buttermilk
Sugar, honey, artificial sweeteners
processed, packaged or junk foods like breads, biscuits, pastas, cakes etc.
leftover sweets, namkeens or any fried or sugary foods from Diwali.
Foods to include
Drink lots of water at least 3 litres a day.
Fruit: any and all fresh fruits
Vegetables: any and all fresh vegetables
Dals and pulses
Eggs, lean meats like chicken and fish( limited)
Nuts: raw unsalted almonds, walnuts
Seeds: raw unsalted sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Green tea, lemon tea, lemon water etc.
