Digestive Care for the Holidays

Holiday digestive care… ’tis the season!  The holidays are just around the corner and we know what that means… parties galore!  Although these occasions are joyous, they can lead to over-indulgence and stress – and neither are good for your digestion!

Good digestive health is important in order to extract nutrients from food to be used as fuel for our bodies, and to eliminate toxins from the body.

Eat, drink, and be merry – but still take care of your body!  

Tips to get you through!

Drink plenty of water

Hydration helps the body stay energized and eliminate toxins. Alternating a festive cocktail with a glass of water is a great way to help the body flush toxins out and prevent cellular dehydration. For an extra boost, add fresh lemon juice to your water and drink before your meals. This helps stimulate the digestive process and support elimination of toxins more efficiently.

Fibre

Potlucks, parties, and family dinners make it very easy to over-indulge and eat larger meals than we’re used to. Fill your plate with more vegetables than protein so you can enjoy the meal and not have to deal with the post-meal bloat – and don’t go back for seconds!

Eat mindfully and slowly so your digestion keeps up with your hunger. Plowing through your first helping and taking a second is just simply asking for digestive trouble.

Mind the dessert table!

Who doesn’t want dessert? Really? We’re all human and it’s completely natural to want to indulge this time of year when there’s a sweet treat around every corner. Just remember to choose quality over quantity.   Skip the timbits, or cookies someone brought in at the office, and save yourself for something else.  We should not deny ourselves treats, but it’s important to hold yourself accountable and practice good digestive habits during the holidays. You know how many parties you’re going to, so plan your desserts accordingly.

Holiday digestive support

Take a daily probiotic. This is a great way to support your immune system through the holidays and digest the food consumed during the season. Probiotics help fight off bad bacteria and promote the growth of healthy bacteria which again, supports digestion and the immune system. Taking digestive enzymes may also help your body digest meals that are larger than you’re used to consuming. Pop in to Vitalife and grab a bottle of our specially formulated “Bacillus Coagulans”.

Don’t skip breakfast!

Skipping breakfast because you overindulged the night before can lead to blood sugar imbalances that fuel sugar cravings. This is the last thing you want when there’s a festive sweet treat everywhere you go. Even if you’re not hungry, have something light, and bring some fruit with you to keep you satisfied until lunch. This will prevent blood sugar crashes and keep you eating healthy and energized throughout the day and the entire holiday season.

Our Vitalife Team wishes you and your family a happy and healthy holiday and a very Merry Christmas! Now go and have some fun!