I often get asked how do you indulge on christmas day in a healthy way, without feeling guilty, bloated and heavy afterward? I am going to let you in on a secret. I never deprive myself, in fact I "indulge" like most but with forethought and a contingency plan. Let's be honest though over eating is over eating and I have done a fair share of that on christmas day too which no amount of walking or apple cider vinegar can resolve.
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My christmas day degustation often looks like this. Steal a few ideas and enjoy your festive season with a mind free from festive food anxiety.
Breakfast
Shortly after I wake I have 1 tbsp of Apple cider vinegar in 1/2 cup of room temperature water.
Breaking the fast
I chew on a smoothie that will satisfy my belly and mind so that I do not arrive at lunch starving and more inclined to reach for everything that comes into my vision. A good example of this Refresh and Revitalise Smoothie
Nibbles
Roasted Garlic-Onion Tahini Sauce
Super Simple Chicken Liver Pate
I enjoy my dips with chopped - carrot, celery, capsicum, Gluten-Free Flat bread or Spicy Eggplant Chips
The Main Act
Sautéed Broccoli and Mushrooms
Dessert - if you still have room
Healthy Chocolate Pecan Brownie
Alcohol and other beverages
I like to enjoy a quality glass (or two) of organic, preservative free red wine or vodka and soda water. These days I rarely go beyond two glasses as it often leads to a sluggish start to the next morning and lots of loud snoring that my husband does not appreciate.
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After indulgence digestive aid
This also helps me have a healthy, well formed poo the next day. We all know how light, energetic and even euphoric that can feel.
DigestZen essential oil - I use Digestzen essential oil blend by doTERRA diluted into fractionated coconut oil and rub it onto my belly or pop 1 drop into my smoothie to support a bloated, extremely full belly. DigestZen and BetterMe Tea are perfect travel companions too. Visit my essential oils page to learn more about essential oils or sign up for a 25% discount and start playing.
I have many more gut friendly recipes for you if you decide to create or contribute to an impressively healthy festive degustation. Just jump on my recipe index page and grab a few recipes from each category. Job done, stress abated.
What's your favourite nutrition hack or festive season meal? If you care to share the love leave your comment below.
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