5 TIPS TO SURVIVE HOLIDAY EATING Whether you are spending time with family or celebrating the holiday season with friends, this time of year is often when a healthy lifestyle may get challenged. Remember, it takes time for your body to register just how much you have eaten. Once the festivities are over, many of us feel bloated, congested, and stiff. The culprit? Sometimes it’s too much food or the wrong kinds of food. The best way to get through the holidays without kicking up a response from your immune system or gaining a few extra pounds is to have a plan. With a few strategies in mind, you will be able to easily navigate your way through the airy bread rolls and sugary sweets. BODY ECOLOGYS TOP 5 STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON Be of good cheer—you can make a delicious and sugar-free alternative to champagne with stevia, sparkling water, fresh lemon, and probiotics. 1. Be Prepared. You don’t want to offend anyone. Especially not your aunt who makes the green bean casserole every year. Or your mother-in-law, whos bringing her prize pie. But you know your body. You know your health goals (and pitfalls). And you know that the casserole means a bout of eczema or that one bite of pie means a week in the bathroom. If you eat something that can trigger an immune response or a Candida infection, you may be able to get by with nary a scratch to show for it. Be prepared for bumps in the road by packing a small parcel filled with digestive support. We suggest Assist Dairy & Protein with DPP-IV to help break down the irritating proteins found in wheat gluten and milk casein and the Body Ecology Digestive Care Multi to boost digestion, fight infection, and soothe areas of intestine that are inflamed. 2. Get Some Movement. What do most people do to celebrate the holidays? Eat and drink and then eat some more. Besides the sheer decadence of the holiday season, there is often an abundance of stress. And before you know it, you are reaching for the bowl of red and green chocolates. Try bringing balance to all the food and stress by getting outdoors. Finding a way to move your body—such as a walk, jog, stretch, yoga, or ice skating—makes the warmth of good food, family, and friends that much more enjoyable. It will help to keep your digestive fire stoked and boost your immune system. 3. Follow the Principle of 80/20. Somewhere between not enough and too much, there is a place that is just right. The Body Ecology Principle of 80/20 tells us that this sweet spot is when you are roughly 80% full. At 80% full, your stomach and digestive enzymes have the opportunity to do their job. The trick to finding your sweet spot: Eat slowly. Remember, it takes time for your body to register just how much you have eaten. You can give your brain and your hunger hormones a chance to catch up with your mouth by slowly enjoying your food, slipping in bites between conversations. 4. Fix a Pre-Meal. To prevent grazing and munching on something you really don’t want, we suggest eating beforehand. While this tactic may be harder to pull off at a family dinner, it is useful for holiday parties or busy buffet-style celebrations. Rather than reject anyone’s food, you can simply choose to not put it on a plate and into your mouth. 5. Share Fermented Foods. If you pack probiotic-rich foods, like coconut water kefir or cultured veggies, you’ll have tasty tools to cleanse the palate and stimulate digestion. Even a few ounces of InnergyBiotic mixed with sparkling mineral water, fresh squeezed lemon, and a little stevia provides a probiotic punch. Sip on this delicious and refreshing beverage in a champagne glass and bring on the holiday cheer.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:30:00 +0000
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