Keeping it Healthy for the Holidays

No matter what anyone says, it is so very hard to curve the craving for everything under the sun during the holiday season. From the enormous Thanksgiving dinner to huge Christmas dinner blow-out the holiday pounds seem to creep up out of nowhere. The main culprits are the endless supply of holiday sweets and cookies at the office. Not to mention the holiday chocolates and Christmas sugar coated anything and everything gift giving. Resisting the temptation to sample small calories packed morsels in just too hard when there is so much holiday joy and cheery spirited well wishing all around.

This holiday saying no may not being the option of choice, but making healthy holiday eating choices just may be the saving grace your waistline needs. As there is such a thing called food overload during the holidays the cure is detox. Detoxing your body's digestive system after heavy eating or drinking for that matter could be the key to keeping the holiday weight gain at bay. There are the expensive detoxing options on the market but in keeping with also saving money for the holiday you can DIY your detox with a few simply recipes and natural remedies. Creating a simplistic detox program from ingredients you may already have in your kitchen could also save you a small fortune in your quest to keep it healthy for the holidays.

With the Thanksgiving festivities already under your belt literally there is the Christmas and New Year's festivities next to strategically navigate your appetite and waistline safely through. For a foolproof detox program start everyday with a 15 to 20 minute walk rather than exercise or in addition to your exercise routine. This can be a walk around your neighborhood or merely around your garden. In addition to promoting healthy heart activity this will also alert your digestion system to wake up too. Herbal teas in place of your morning coffee over the holiday will be the perfect kick start to your morning regimen. Herbal teas are wonderful as they both support healthy digestion balance and sooth away abdominal bloating.

Follow up with or in place of your herbal teas every morning an internal natural cleanser also known as Apple cider vinegar. This miracle working vinegar has the ability to support healthy liver detoxification as well as balance the digestive juice while dramatically reducing abdominal bloating. One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar added to a 12oz glass of water and you are well on your way to a healthier better you for the holidays. As this mixture may be slight bitterer for some then others a teaspoon of honey or even lemon can be added. Next is a healthy breakfast consisting of oat, bran or whole grain food products such as cereal and bread. No sugar and No chemicals as is most important to avoid both at all times during your detox routine.

Trying soy milk products in place of dairy product will also promote well digestive being. Still keeping to bran, oats and whole grain food options your lunch and dinners will consist of brown rice instead of white, an assortment of beans, soy products, lots of vegetables and organic chicken. Ultimately, this will make you lighter on your feet and promote excellent digestive balance and recovery. For extreme detoxification for those occasions when you have absolutely overindulged at the buffet table for instance then try the power detox broth recipe. This power detox recipe consisting of cabbage, mustard greens, watercress, kale, Brussels sprouts collards, fresh ginger, turmeric, leeks and fennel. It should be digested in an 8 oz drink form twice daily for the ultimate in keeping it healthy for the holiday and then some. Happy Holidays!