6 tips to ‘detox’ after excessive holiday eating and drinking
Between dinner parties, cookie exchanges and festive cocktails, most people report eating and drinking more than usual during the holidays, gaining on average 1 to 2 pounds of body weight.
Now that a new year has arrived — bringing with it a return to regular routines and the typical flurry of resolutions — many may be eager to look and feel healthier.
«If you are feeling bloated and sluggish after the holidays, it is most likely water retention from eating higher-sodium and higher-sugar foods, along with alcohol and less overall activity,» New Jersey-based registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade told Fox News Digital.
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While it can be tempting to jump on a «detox» plan, the dietitian noted that the body naturally detoxifies itself through organs like the liver and kidneys.
«You do not need to follow a detox plan or take a special supplement to detox — however, you can adopt healthier habits post-holidays..