February 28 is hangover day, discover recipes that, in addition to cleansing your body from the effects of alcohol, will contribute to your health!
Did you drink too much over the weekend? So, you’re ready to celebrate Hangover daywhich is celebrated every year in Brazil, in February 28th. A hangover is the body’s response when the body is intoxicated by alcohol. Headaches, nausea, and dehydration are some of the most common symptoms of a hangover. But did you know that many foods can help purify and detoxify the body, fighting substances that damage its functioning?
A hydration through water intake, will always be one of the main focuses for those who want to stay healthy and with good organ function. Water is essential for cleansing the body of toxins, in addition to other benefits such as thermal balance, improving skin elasticity, digestion and strengthening the immune system.
“To the fruit They are excellent options to help with this cleansing and among these is watermelon, which is rich in fiber and water, has a diuretic effect and reduces swelling. Pineapple also has a diuretic function, in addition to enzymes that mainly facilitate the digestion of proteins. The apple provides a good supply of fibre, which promotes the elimination of cholesterol from the arteries, as well as helping intestinal transit”, explains nutritionist Livia Lima, of the Hortifruti Natural da Terra chain.
According to Livia, vegetables and greens they are also important in this detoxification process. “Cabbage is a food rich in iron, which helps in the production of hemoglobin, oxygenation and cleansing of the intestine. Lettuce is also a good ally as it contains fiber and flavonoids, as well as facilitating the reduction of fluid retention And red beetroot, being rich in vitamins A, C, B1, B2, as well as beta-carotene, fights free radicals and protects cells.”
These foods increase the body’s detoxifying power, which can be associated with bloating and weight gain. This is why it’s important to maintain healthy eating habits combined with exercise!
Below, some recipes from the nutritionist to help “purify” the body.
Recipe: vegetable muffins
- Zucchini – 1 cup of tea
- Carrot – 1/3 cup
- Cauliflower – 1/2 cup
- Onion – 1 unit
- Spinach – 1/2 cup tea
- Chickpeas – 1/2 cup tea
- Oats – 1/2 cup tea
- Egg whites – 2 units
- Egg – 1 unit
- Salt to taste
Preparation method:
- In a large container mix all the grated vegetables.
- Add the oats, whole egg and egg whites.
- Mix well and season with salt.
- Place the mixture in the oiled molds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200° for 15 minutes.
- Unmold and serve while still hot.
Green juice
ingredients
- 1 kale leaf or other dark green leaf of your choice
- 1 medium apple, peeled and seeded, cut into pieces
- 1 unpeeled carrot, cut into pieces
- 1 handful of parsley
- 1 tablespoon hydrated flax or chia seeds
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ glass of coconut water
Preparation method: Blend everything in the blender with a few ice cubes and consume immediately.
Mint watermelon juice
ingredients
- Two medium slices of watermelon, seedless
- Two mint leaves
- A piece of ginger
- A spoonful of flaxseed flour
Preparation method: Blend everything in the blender with a few ice cubes and serve.
Antioxidant pink juice
ingredients
- 1 tomato
- 1 red guava
- 7 strawberries
- Juice of one lemon
- 3 ice cubes
- 250 ml of filtered water
Preparation method: Blend the ingredients in a blender and serve without filtering.
Source: Terra
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