Do you quickly feel guilty after overeating and are you considering a detox? These 5 ways not only make you feel better, but are also healthier.
You probably know the feeling:you've just had dinner and your eyes were bigger than your stomach, making you so full it feels like you're about to explode. Your first instinct may be to compensate for the overeating by detoxing in the following days. Now detoxing is not exactly healthy or necessary. In fact, our bodies can clean themselves just fine; we remove waste products daily through sweat, urine and feces. Fortunately, there are 5 ways you can feel better after overeating that are not only healthier – both physically and mentally – but also a lot nicer to do than a juice cleanse. Are you reading along?
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One of the things we often do when we eat too much is make ourselves feel guilty:“I can't believe I let it get this far” or “I really don't have a backbone”. But trust us, it won't make you feel better if you keep blaming yourself. So try to convert your negative thoughts into positive thoughts, such as “I really enjoyed my food” and “It was fun during dinner just now”. Bet you'll feel a lot better afterwards?
You probably have the idea that you can't take a bite or sip anymore, but drinking water after a big meal can help stimulate your digestion. The water keeps your food moving through your gastrointestinal tract and can prevent constipation, especially if your meal contained a lot of fiber. You can still make some room for those few glasses of water, right? Another tip:avoid caffeinated or carbonated drinks, that will only make the situation worse.
It is better not to exercise after eating, but taking a nice walk after a large meal can have a positive effect. In fact, research has shown that a slow walk can help speed up your digestion. So put on those walking shoes!
Once you've digested a big meal and are about to start on your next one, make sure it's high in fiber. This allows your body to 'detox' in a natural way and you do not need an extreme detox diet. How it works? Fiber helps our liver and kidneys filter waste in our bodies. In addition, they help good bacteria to grow in our intestines, so that bad bacteria cannot penetrate the intestinal barrier. Overnight oats for breakfast, anyone ?
Okay, you shouldn't do this right after dinner, but a yoga session can work wonders. Taking an hour of class can help with bloating and help digest your food. Yoga can also come in handy preventively:it not only helps against stress, but research also shows that practitioners are less likely to be ravaged by binge eating. Yoga mat at the ready !
Source:Livestrong.com
