Too much sugar is bad for your health as the experts say, but sometimes sweets are hard to resist. This is particularly true on certain days, like Halloween, when almost everyone lets go of the restraint and reaches for sugary treats - only to regret it later.
The day after Halloween, you begin to feel the familiar sluggishness that comes after indulging on sweets. Your body feels heavy. You probably have a headache. And you may be wondering how you can get your diet back on track. The good news is, there are some post-Halloween detox foods that can help you get rid of the sugar.
Hydrate your body by drinking a lot of water. Eating too much sugar can cause you to urinate more often, which can lead to dehydration, according to Everyday Health. There is no better substitute for water if you want your body to be hydrated properly. Drinking water with lemon first thing in the morning also helps flush out more toxins from your body.
Stick with lean protein for your meals. Eggs, fish, chicken and tofu are good sources of lean protein. Carbohydrate-rich foods will contribute to your sugar intake, so steer away from them as much as possible. Eating lean proteins together with high-fiber vegetables like broccoli will help you feel full faster and stave off hunger longer, according to The Daily Meal.
Balance out the fatty foods. If you indulged in fatty food during Halloween, you can add avocado and artichokes to your post-Halloween detox diet. Artichokes promote bile flow and help the body get rid of toxins from fatty foods. Avocado has healthier fats that are beneficial to your overall health. A 2013 study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition said that avocado oil has 71 percent monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good for the heart.
Ditch the sugar stash. The candy you accumulated during Halloween has got to go so you won't be tempted to pop a few treats in your mouth every once in a while. If you're still hesitating, consider this: a study published 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that getting 17 to 21 percent of daily calorie intake from added sugar increases a person's risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 38 percent. So get on with that detox and get your diet back on track.
