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Ahh the Festive season, such as great time to catch up with loved ones and friends as well as work colleagues and clients.
Not so great on our digestive system as we indulge in alcohol and rich foods and perhaps foods that we don't usually eat. I know as I did exactly that this year, however I managed to get through it much better this year with the help of a couple of Superfoods. I'll tell you about those a little later, but first a bit of insight into how Alcohol effects us.
Unfortunately I don't come baring great news on alcohol and its effect on our bodies, but I do have some solutions.
Women process alcohol at a much much slower rate than men. We retain the fluids from alcohol for longer and we metabolise the chemicals from alcohol much slower than men. It means the impact of alcohol is much stronger for us and on our bodies.
Alcohol wreaks havoc on the balance of our hormones as it disrupts our blood sugar levels and it raises oestrogen too.
If you’re looking at reducing your sugar intake and your insulin levels are high, then alcohol is something you’ll want to avoid. But it isn't always as easy as that!
If you’re someone with oestrogen dominance, then you’ll want to avoid alcohol as well. Our liver is the organ that processes oestrogen and it also processes alcohol. It can only do so much at one time.
We also make poor diet choices when we have had a drink. How many times have you reached for chips, a kebab or a burger on the way home after a night out? They are usually high carb foods which our body turns into sugar along with the alcohol and you should know by now...whacks it straight on the fat stores!
So your body is overloaded with sugar, your insulin levels spike and your body is storing fat. Your liver is helping out the kidneys to flush out the toxins from the alcohol and as you can see it becomes a cycle of mess on your body.
Yes it is and I say enjoy in moderation and there are things you can do to limit the effect of alcohol on your system as well as keeping yourself on track, should you be watching your weight.
Replenish your body with fluids that night and the next day. Take electrolytes and vitamin B along with coconut water. Coconut water is high in potassium and is a great way of replenishing your body.
Eat green all day. Whisk up a vegetable soup like zucchini and fennel, or have a green smoothie. Do some gentle yoga and calm your adrenals.
A drink I have been introduced to recently is Kombucha. It’s fermented and has no added sugar, and tastes a bit like cider. It’s fizzy and when you’re out and don’t feel like drinking alcohol, it’s a great alternative to water. Found at most health food store.
During the festive season I upped my intake to twice a day of Fruitful Digest which is specifically blended to target conditions such as gas, bloating and indigestion. Everything that the festive season brings to many of us. :(
I also added Berry Cleanse to the mix as this helped to cleanse my liver as well as metabolise hormones.
In the past I have ended up with bloating, stomach ache, simply feeling awful and unable to stop eating as my system is imbalanced and sugary cravings are calling.
If you're still feeling a little...meh after the festive season, grab yourself some goodies below.
