Yoga. It’s a great tool to help you feel better and to help detox. You don’t even need to go out to a class. Youtube is a great resource. Here’s one of my favourites: Sarabeth Yoga
Eating sugar can impair your immune system significantly for 4-6 hours, meanwhile leaving you vulnerable to viruses while you are socializing, often in close quarters, with your family and friends over the holidays!
Vitamin C: supplement and/or some food containing it to help with immune system. Think beyond citrus fruit. Strawberries, kiwi, red/orange/yellow bell peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts and kale are other good choices. Try this Vitamin C salad with salmon (you can substitute a different protein such as chicken, beef or even hard boiled eggs).
Vitamin C Salad
Great recipe to boost your immune system!
Servings: 2
Calories: 591kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cup Spinach
- 6 Brussels sprouts finely shredded
- 1/2 medium red pepper sliced
- 1/2 medium yellow pepper sliced
- 1 mandarin orange
- 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp hulled Hemp seeds
- 1 can Salmon, sockeye drained
- 2 tbsp minced Ginger root dressing
- 1/4 cup Olive oil dressing
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice dressing, or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 pinch Himalayan sea salt dressing
- 1 dash Black pepper dressing
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Divide salad ingredients between two plates and drizzle with salad dressing.
Notes
Net Carbs per Serving: 17g
You overindulged. It’s not the end of the world. Just commit to making better choices today and support your body as it ‘recovers’.
Look for more recovery tips in Part 3!
See also: So you overindulged, what do you do now?