The nutritionist provides advice on how to lose weight quickly after the excesses of the end-of-year holidays
The end-of-year holidays are characterized by excessive consumption of high-calorie foods and alcoholic beverages, which lead to unwanted feeling of swelling in the body caused by fluid retention.
Desinchá technical consultant nutritionist Andryely Pedroso explains that fluid retention is a common problem after a period of overeating, such as high consumption of sugar, sodium and alcohol.
“The body begins to retain water between the cells and the result is a feeling of swelling, especially in the extremities such as the feet and hands and in regions such as the stomach and face. Sometimes, this fluid retention can generate visible edema, capable of leave the skin shiny thanks to the accumulation of water in specific areas of the body”, he explains.
If you’ve gone too far at the end of year parties and are looking for a solution to quickly deflate your body, the expert has listed 5 tips to help you get rid of this problem. Watch!
5 steps to lose weight fast
1. Drink water
In summer, dehydration becomes common due to high temperatures, frequent use of air conditioning, alcohol intake and other factors. To avoid dehydration and fluid retention, try to drink about 40 ml of water for every kilogram of body weight.
2. Consume diuretic fruits and vegetables
Try to include fruits and vegetables in your diet that are high in water and low in carbohydrates, with natural diuretic properties, such as watermelon, melon, pineapple, apple, carrot, beetroot, cucumber and tomato. These foods stimulate urine production and help eliminate retained fluids.
3. Avoid ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods, rich in sodium and refined sugars, can increase fluid retention and inflammation in the body. Avoid consuming foods such as sausages, sweets, preserved foods, refined pasta and alcoholic beverages.
4. Drink diuretic and antioxidant teas
Include herbal teas with diuretic properties in your routine, which stimulate greater elimination of water and toxins through urine and help deflate the body. These herbs also provide phytochemicals, natural substances that fight inflammation and prevent damage caused by holiday excess.
5. Do aerobic exercise
Practicing physical exercise, especially aerobic activities such as walking, running, swimming and cycling, stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to eliminate retained fluids. You can also combine them with natural stimulants, such as caffeine, to enhance this process.
Source: Terra
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