The holidays are a
wonderful time to unwind 
with family, enjoy life and indulge. If all of the
rich food and drink has you feeling a bit bogged down, try some of these
restorative tips put together by the team at Recipe for Success. You'll feel
refreshed, detoxified and clear-headed--ready to take on 2010!
with family, enjoy life and indulge. If all of the
rich food and drink has you feeling a bit bogged down, try some of these
restorative tips put together by the team at Recipe for Success. You'll feel
refreshed, detoxified and clear-headed--ready to take on 2010!
- Hydrate! Drink as much water as you can to
flush any toxins out of your system. Start your day with a tall glass of
warm water with lemon to get your 'juices' flowing. Drink throughout the
day to prevent false hunger pangs.
- Move! Exercise a little every day and try to
sweat at least 3-4 times a week. On days when you are not pushing
yourself, take walks or do some stretches or yoga. Getting your heart rate
up will move toxins out of your bloodstream and invigorate you.
- Sleep as much as you can--a tired body will be
difficult to balance. Most people feel best after 7-8 hours of rest.
- Cut out the culprits: you don't have to give up
alcohol, caffeine and sugar forever, but you might consider giving your body
a bit of a break. Try cutting them out for a week or two or switch to
healthier options like red wine, green tea or agave.
- Eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as
possible. Put fresh, organic produce at the center of every meal. Aim for
at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
- Support local growers by shopping at farmer's
markets: eating locally will give you access to some of the freshest food
and will help support your community.
- Cut out 'white' foods as much as possible: eat
only whole grains like quinoa, oats, millet, buckwheat and spelt.
- Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are
80 % full: this leaves the body critical room to digest and will make
processing food easier. Also, wait until one meal is digested before
eating the next--it takes about 4 hours for your body to fully process its
food.
- Set realistic goals: if you are interested in
losing weight, do it in specific increments. First aim for a pound or two,
then a pound or two more. Don't set yourself up for frustration by resolving
to lose 20 pounds. Make a timeframe, mark your calendar and stick to it.
- Volunteer! Getting out in the community will
make you feel fulfilled and renewed. Come help us change the way children
understand, appreciate and eat their food. Visit www.recipeforsuccess.org.
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