My friends Ilyse Schapiro and Hallie Rich have been sharing health tips and I really love today’s advice!! It’s practical. Not only does a nutritionist tell you to avoid doing a cleanse she tells you what foods to avoid to make sure you are treating your body right. I know it’s hard to change food habits you have been doing for many years but these tips will not just help you for the holidays, they will help you live a healthier life!
Avoid Cleanses:
Your body is already doing a cleanse so no need to spend the extra money and go through the added aggravation. Your liver, kidneys and digestive system are natural filters and already rid your body of toxins. Store bought cleanses can be dangerous and have unwanted side effects.
Short term these can include becoming light headed, moody, malnourished and it can be hard to focus. Long term, there is a high likelihood of putting the weight back on (plus more). Also, they can be very expensive and who has the extra cash around the holiday season with all those gifts we are buying!
Instead, eliminate all artificial sweeteners and don’t add sugar or honey to anything. Stay away from added salt and cut out refined carbs like white rice, white bread, white pasta, and candy. Instead, focus on fruits, vegetables, clean protein (chicken, fish, turkey and eggs) and whole grains. Of course, don’t forget to exercise too.
Want more tips? Check out Should I Scoop Out My Bagel, about diet and nutrition. This book has 99 easy to read chapter that answer some of your questions about how to eat healthy and how to make better choices. It’s very informative! It’s also a very easy book to read – it gives you simple and usable advice!
Got a question? Leave me a comment and Hallie and Ilyse can answer it for you! And if you want an easy book to read about diet and nutrition, order Should I Scoop Out My Bagel at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
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Ilyse Schapiro is a MS, RD, CDN is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist who holds a Master’s of Science in clinical nutrition and dietetics from New York University.
Hallie Rich is the creator of alternaVites, a comprehensive multivitamin & mineral in crystal powder form that melts quickly in your mouth – the first of its kind. alternaVites quickly became the definitive “non pill” vitamin option and filled an unnecessary void in the market.