Posted by Rick Kohut C.H.N.C. Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant on 24th Dec 2020
The temptations of seasonal treats is strong at this time! Here's how you can make the best out of the holiday indulgences.
It’s a busy, holly jolly time of year and many of us are looking forward to spending time with our family and friends, having a glass or two of wine and best of all - enjoying the yummy local food we know we can count on! But before we dig right in and indulge in that ‘all-you-can-eat-buffet’ we should think about what we are actually doing first. I’m just suggesting to be mindful about the food and drink you choose to put into your body. Remember that all food needs to be digested in order to offer your body nourishment in the form of nutrients.
It’s really easy to over burden your digestive system with a multitude of different foods all at once causing bloating, gas and often indigestion, all of which are highly toxic reactions that put extra stress on your liver and digestive organs. Based on food combining research our digestive systems are designed to digest simple meals the best. That means that the fewer different types of foods we combine together in our stomach during a meal – the better it will digest and the less discomfort we will have. Your Christmas meals should make you feel energized and nourished – not feeling bloated, fatigued and ill. You can’t expect your body to digest and metabolize an unrealistic amount of foods without a huge strain on your body.
Now if you’re like me – you’re gonna bend those rules a bit over the holidays, but not without some guidelines, so here’s what I do;
It’s important to set your intention for the holidays and eat with purpose. Focus on what the holidays are really about and enjoying it surrounded by family and friends. Let’s enjoy the foods for what they are, why they are here and be thankful for who grew and produced them for us to enjoy!
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