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114th Edition 29th November 2016
Enjoy The Festive Fun
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Without The Fallout!

By: Jelena Savic, B.Nat at www.healthylife.com

The frivolities of the result in a few extra bloating and burp-
festive season are all kilos under our belt. ing.
part of the celebra- Keep the weight off: • Digestive enzymes
tory spirit, but dealing • Rather than reach- in capsule form can
with the aftermath of ing for chips and dips be taken prior to
our overindulgences at events, take along meals to help break-
can often dampen the a healthy fruit platter down fats, carbohy-
merriment. Here are to snack on. drates and protein.
some tips to help you • Incorporate more Taken alongside a
through it… seasonal fruit and probiotic, they can

The morning after vegetables into your help provide relief
the night before diet. from digestive com-
Sharing a drink or • Try to include plaints.
two with friends over protein in every meal • Slippery elm taken
the festive season to help provide that after a meal helps
may be lots of fun. sustained, satisfied reduce irritation and
However, the next feeling throughout inflammation caused
day can be tedious. the day. Protein helps by overindulgence in
Hangover preven- regulate blood sugar refined carbohydrates

tion tips: levels, which can such as pasta, pas-
• Drink plenty of reduce sugar crav- tries, cakes and bis-
water before, dur- ings. cuits.
ing and after to keep • Good fats are Boost your energy
hydrated and prevent important to keep It is vitally impor-
headaches. every cell of our tant to keep our ener-
• Eat a nutritious body healthy and gy levels up through
meal before heading functioning opti- the busy festive sea-
out for the night, and mally. Good sources son to ensure we can
enjoy a hearty break- such as nuts, seeds, sustain the pace.
fast full of protein avocado and oily fish Fuel for the mind

and good fats the can help slow down and body:
next day. digestion for a fuller • With a hectic
• A super green feeling. Coconut oil, schedule, a quick
smoothie the morn- as a substitute for easy meal can be a
ing after a night out other oils or butter, life saver. However,
can help replenish can help with weight if our choices at
the body with nutri- loss by boosting times are not the bined with B com- around the corner, • Passionflower
ents and make you the metabolism and most nutritious, a plex vitamins and juggling work and is a brilliant herb
feel vital and vibrant encourage the fat good quality multi- CoQ10, are required home life can feel that may help reduce

again. burning process. vitamin can help fill by every cell in our overwhelming at anxiety associated
• Ginger is a won- Can’t stomach it? those gaps in our body to make times. We need to with stress. It can be
derful remedy for An indulgent night diet and provide the energy. Acquiring make sure we take combined with lemon
soothing a queasy can leave you feeling body with essential these essential nutri- time out for our- balm to help lift your
tummy. Have it as a heavy, bloated, quea- nutrients to keep us ents purely through selves and nourish mood, or valerian to
tea, or tablet for con- sy in the stomach, feeling vital. diet can be difficult. our mind, body and help with sleep.
venience. and a little sluggish. • Herbs from the Luckily, they are spirit.
• Milk thistle is a Tips to improve ginseng family can available in supple- Tips to reduce Article Thanks to
fantastic herb that digestion: be beneficial in ment form to help stress: www.healthylife.net
can help protect the • Incorporate fresh times of exhaustion keep us going, • Take a light walk
liver, support healthy lemon juice in warm to help provide ener- as well as nourish in the sun or sit with

liver cells and act water 30 minutes gy. Korean ginseng our nervous sys- nature for a few min-
as an antioxidant to before meals to help can help revitalise tem to stay calm and utes every day to
cleanse the body of stimulate hydrochlo- the mind and body, focused. help revitalise the
toxins. ric acid production. and may be combined Don’t worry, be spirit and nourish the
Be mindful of eating This can help release with Indian ginseng happy! soul.
well digestive enzymes (Withania) to help Day-to-day life • Combine deep
As we indulge in to aid food diges- nourish and build the can be stressful and breathing techniques
the festive season tion, improve bowel body from within. exhausting. With the with some relaxing
pleasures, it can often actions, and stop • Magnesium, com- festive season just music. Page 3