Better nutrition could be your solution for post-holiday healing. Between all the packed events, open bars, and overstuffed refrigerators – the holidays may have put a strain on your digestive system and overall health. That is why the physicians at Weight Success Centers are offering new diet plans and nutrition tips to help you thrive in the New Year.
Nutritious Foods to Heal and Boost Immunity
1. Add Antioxidants: If you want to heal, Vitamin C is the most widely known immune booster; however, Vitamin A and Carotene are also critical for cell development, immunity, and protecting your body from free radicals. Eat nutritious foods like colorful fruits and veggies with antioxidants.
2. Bring on the Fiber: Your digestive system runs better with fiber, and so does your body. Fiber-rich foods include cruciferous vegetables, squash, apples, grains, nuts, and others. Generally, nutrient-dense foods packed with fiber can help boost immunity and support post-holiday healing.
3. Get the Garlic: Yes, this old belief is true. Raw garlic has anti-viral and anti-bacterial powers to help detox your body. How, you ask? Sulfur compounds in garlic activate liver enzymes to help flush out toxins. Enjoy it fresh, chopped, or sautéed for post-holiday healing.
4. More Mushrooms: In addition to garlic and veggies, add some mushrooms to your sautéed dishes. Shiitake, Turkey Tails, and Maitake mushrooms could offer anti-bacterial and anti-viral benefits. Adding mushrooms is how many cultures use food as medicine.
5. Fill Up on Leafy Greens: In addition to vitamins, leafy greens like kale, spinach, arugula, and others are loaded with minerals and disease fighting chemicals to support your health.
6. Benefit from Probiotics: In addition to probiotic supplements, there are fantastic foods for increasing the healthy bacteria in your gut. Depending on your tastes, you may enjoy low-fat yogurt for a snack, seasoned sauerkraut with your meal, kimchi for flavorful dishes, or kombucha tea.
7. Sip More Tea: Kombucha tea isn’t the only medicinal beverage. Many herbal teas like Green Tea, Ginger Tea, and Turmeric Tea offer different benefits. You may add even more detoxifying power to tea with a splash of lemon juice or spoon of raw honey for healing and immunity.
Overall, these nutrition tips support healing, but a long-term diet plan focused on nutritious foods could also help reduce risks of certain diseases, heart conditions, and obesity. Contact one of our Weight Success Centers near you for customized diet plans and medical solutions for a healthier lifestyle.
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