Especially for those who overdid it during Carnival, detox can recover metabolic functions and improve well-being
Carnival, known for its effervescent revelry, is characterized by lots of music, dancing, few hours of sleep, high consumption of alcoholic beverages, inadequate hydration and an unhealthy diet. With all this, it is normal for the body to take a few days to recover from all these excesses. In this sense a detox can help.
Fortunately, some foods have anti-inflammatory, diuretic and hydrating properties. Therefore, they help reduce inflammation, reduce swelling and rehydrate.
“These benefits guarantee a gradual recovery, allowing you to return little by little to your routine with a lot of energy and disposition”, underlines Adriana Stavro, nutritionist and specialist in chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital.
10 foods for a powerful detox
The specialist points out some options to include in the diet that help detoxify the body. Watch:
- Cucumber: With 93% water, it aids hydration and has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties that help reduce swelling.
- Pineapple: contains bromelain, an enzyme important for digestion. Furthermore, this fruit also helps hydration thanks to its high water content.
- Ginger: It has anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, which is why it helps reduce swelling and improve inflammation.
- Watermelon: Made up of 90% water, it’s a great option for hydration. It is also rich in lycopene, an important antioxidant in fighting free radicals resulting from alcohol consumption, lack of sleep and an unbalanced diet.
- Chamomile tea: It has anti-inflammatory and calming properties, so it is an option for reducing inflammation, improving sleep quality and promoting hydration.
- Salmon: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is an anti-inflammatory that helps fight inflammation caused by days of tiredness.
- Coconut milk: excellent for hydration thanks to its composition rich in electrolytes. It also helps reduce bloating as it has natural diuretic properties.
- Cabbage: It is rich in water, fiber and antioxidants, which is why it plays a fundamental role in promoting the health of the intestinal microbiota, strengthening the immune system and contributing to better hydration of the body.
- Celery: It is a natural diuretic that helps eliminate fluids and swelling.
- Strawberries: Rich in antioxidants and water, it contributes to hydration and the elimination of free radicals. These properties of strawberries also help detoxify the body.
Other foods to include in your diet
Furthermore, for those who have excessively consumed alcohol, it is essential to consume foods rich in potassium for complete detoxification. This is the case, for example, of bananas, melons, peaches and dried fruit, Adriana underlines.
This is because alcohol increases the acidity of the body. “Potassium is important for regulating acid-base balance, helping to maintain a healthy pH in the body,” says the nutritionist.
It is also essential for strengthening the immune system. Therefore, foods such as carrots, acerola, orange, lemon, pineapple and dark green leafy vegetables should be included in the diet, as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
Source: Terra
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