1. Post diwali should be marked by kicking start your body’s metabolism with a glass of lemon water. Lemon is a potent fat cutter and aids the liver to secrete more bile to rejuvenate and detoxify the body. Keep sipping this detox drink throughout the day and keep bloating and heaviness at bay.

2. Next step to detox is green tea post meals. Now, you must have heard and read a lot about green tea. It’s a rich source of antioxidants, specifically catechins. The role of these antioxidants is to fight with the toxins produced in the body when it consumes high fat and sugary foods. Green tea poses a strong effect on the hydration status of the body too.

3. Sip the light, nutritious and filling bowl of vegetable soup to detox the body from the effects of consuming fatty foods. This soup is light to the body and easy to digest. It provides essential antioxidants that the body needs and also aids in secretion of bile and digestive juices, by acting as an appetiser. The ingredients of soup and consistency can be individualised as per the taste.

4. Now if I say detox with fruits, it will not come as a surprise to you because these come packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber; providing nutrition along with taste with a very filling effect. Post-Diwali detox should include at least 3-4 servings of these healthy colours.

5. Because of the overeating that accompanies festivities, your body tends to feel more hungry the following days. These hunger pangs and cravings can be put a full stop on by having a handful of nuts and dried fruits. They are an important source of vegetarian protein as well as B vitamins. They neutralise the toxins present in the human colon.

6. Sprouts have a multitude of benefits for the body, skin, hair and steaming them makes it easier to digest. The snack time is the best if followed by a bowl of nutritious sprouts. The antioxidants content in them purifies the body and water content in them hydrates the system. They boost up the body’s immunity being rich in Vitamin C.

7. Now all these tips were for the side dishes or potions. What about the main course? Have light semi-solid foods which are easier to digest, light and nutritious such as khichdi, dalia, quinoa, porridge etc. Prefer these to be gluten free to reduce the pressure on your digestive system.

The final word

Follow these tips to flush out toxins from the body, improve metabolism and aid weight loss. Follow four steps to reach your destination- Detox drinking, Eat light, Eat fresh and Avoid both sugar and salt.