Feel like you are trying to recover from a holiday nutrition hangover? I know I am (I think I ate almost 2 pies in 1 week...Nobody is perfect).
The holidays bring an abundance of treats and goodies, but the extra indulgences often leave me with a nutrition "hangover.” If you are feeling the bloated belly and cotton mouth effects of a nutrition hangover here are a few tips for you.
Refreshing Breakfast Smoothie: 1 banana, ¼ cup berries, 1 tablespoon protein powder, 1 small apple, ¼ cup water, ½ cup ice cubes, 1 stalk celery, 1 carrot, ¼ cup garbanzo beans, 1 serving probiotics. Blend and enjoy a light, refreshing breakfast for you and a friend that will get you started off right for a day of good nutrition!
Tea Tree Oil Rinse: To help me with my cotton mouth I like to take ¼ cup of water and add 3 drops of tea tree oil and swish my mouth out. Rinsing a couple times a day gets my mouth feeling refreshed in no time.
Forego the Feasting: As tempting as it is to feast all through out the holidays, its best to stick with small, frequent meals. Even after a day of feasting don't skip meals. Instead fill your small meals with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. This will help quickly get you back to following a nutritious diet.
Use Your Body: Get out and use your body to do something active. Go for a walk, hike, ice skating, sledding, run, or grab a partner and dance! Make it something you enjoy that leaves you feeling powerful and invigorated. Enjoying exercise makes you more likely to continue and helps you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle during the holidays.
Most importantly don't beat yourself up if you ate a few more treats than you would have liked. Good nutrition is a journey, not a pass-fail test. Find ways to enjoy the journey!
The holidays bring an abundance of treats and goodies, but the extra indulgences often leave me with a nutrition "hangover.” If you are feeling the bloated belly and cotton mouth effects of a nutrition hangover here are a few tips for you.
Refreshing Breakfast Smoothie: 1 banana, ¼ cup berries, 1 tablespoon protein powder, 1 small apple, ¼ cup water, ½ cup ice cubes, 1 stalk celery, 1 carrot, ¼ cup garbanzo beans, 1 serving probiotics. Blend and enjoy a light, refreshing breakfast for you and a friend that will get you started off right for a day of good nutrition!
Tea Tree Oil Rinse: To help me with my cotton mouth I like to take ¼ cup of water and add 3 drops of tea tree oil and swish my mouth out. Rinsing a couple times a day gets my mouth feeling refreshed in no time.
Forego the Feasting: As tempting as it is to feast all through out the holidays, its best to stick with small, frequent meals. Even after a day of feasting don't skip meals. Instead fill your small meals with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. This will help quickly get you back to following a nutritious diet.
Use Your Body: Get out and use your body to do something active. Go for a walk, hike, ice skating, sledding, run, or grab a partner and dance! Make it something you enjoy that leaves you feeling powerful and invigorated. Enjoying exercise makes you more likely to continue and helps you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle during the holidays.
Most importantly don't beat yourself up if you ate a few more treats than you would have liked. Good nutrition is a journey, not a pass-fail test. Find ways to enjoy the journey!