Here's how you can detox during the festive season

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The festive season is synonymous with excesses - of fried, greasy foods, sugary treats, refined flour, and essentially empty calories that leave you feeling bloated and unhealthy in their aftermath. To counter this, nutritionists recommend a simple detox regimen that can offset some of the damage and also steer you back towards a healthy nutritional routine. Kejal Shah, a nutritionist and founder of Nutrivity recommends the following steps:

1. Keep yourself well hydrated has this helps to flush out toxins from your body.
2. Begin your day with a glass of warm water, to which you can add a pinch of cinnamon powder and some lemon juice.
3. Fresh fruits and vegetables are packed of vitamins and minerals that are essential for your body to function efficiently. Eat fruits as a mid-morning snack, and drink vegetable juice as a mid-evening snack.
4. Whenever you crave a sweet, munch on two dates with few nuts, such as almonds or walnuts.
5. Restart your exercise routine slowly but steadily. Choose an exercise that suits you best. This could include jogging, cycling, gym workouts, running or pilates.
6. Make sure your meals contain a suitable balance of vegetables and pulses - eating adequate protein and fibre will keep you satiated for longer periods.
Additionally, she recommends these nutrient-packed detox drinks that can flush your digestive system and make you feel rejuvenated.


Nutritionist Kejal Shah recommends starting the day with warm water, cinnamon powder and lemon juice.

Booster juice

Ingredients
½ cucumber
½ inch ambe halad (optional)
3- 4 celery stalks
½ Carrot
½ lemon
A few tulsi leaves

Method
Blend the ingredients with a little water. Strain into a glass and add half the fibre back into the juice. Add a pinch of salt and lemon juice and stir. Serve.

BTC juice

Ingredients
1 cup beetroot
1 cup tomato
1 cup carrot
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp lemon juice
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of cinnamon powder

Method
Blend the carrot, beetroot, tomato and ginger with a little water until. Strain into a glass and then add half the fibre back into the juice. Add a pinch of salt, lemon juice and cinnamon powder. Stir and serve.

Antioxidant booster

Ingredients
1 cup ash gourd
½ cup spinach
½ cup mint leaves
1 tsp lemon juice
1 pinch of salt

Method
Blend the ash gourd, spinach and mint leaves with a little water until smooth. Strain into a glass and add half the fibre back into the juice. Add a pinch of salt and lemon juice, stir and serve.