The summer holidays rhyme with relaxation and restaurants. Here are the advice of a nutritionist to have fun without feeling guilty.
That’s it, summer has finally arrived! With him, holidays with family or friends, barbecues, restaurants and other sweets. This is a period when you simply want to take advantage of the calories or monitor your diet. Rightly! To have fun without feeling guilty, Léonie Froger Dietitian/Nutritionist within the Dijo brand shared her tips to enjoy without feeling guilty. Follow the leader !
First of all, the professional wishes to specify that “The holidays are the ideal time to decompress, not just work but also in terms of food. It must be remembered: nothing is prohibited.“For example, during the summer period, the nutritionist eats especially what makes her happy. Thus, if there are dessert ice creams, a barbecue at noon or more sweet dishes than Léonie Froger is tempted.”In fact, balance is not only done on a day. It is done over the consecutive weeks. It’s not a few days of a little unbalanced meal that will change everything“, Continue the professional. According to her, it is important to specify that eating varied also means alternating pleasures while keeping a global balance.
Thus, after one (or more) hearty meals, Léonie Froger then put on a dish richer in vegetables the next day. “”But it’s my way of doing things for years, I’m used to that. If there are no vegetables on a day, honestly, it’s not the end of the world“What she advocates above all? Listening to her body and her sensations. For example, if after a more substantial meal, hunger is not there then useless to force herself.
Obviously, who says vacation, also says restaurants. Again, the dietician suggests having fun. However, if eating outside is a real habit during the summer, then you don’t hesitate to ask for a plate of vegetables in addition to your dish. This is an option that is not always à la carte, but most establishments offer. “”Alternating between dishes with vegetables and dishes where there is not necessarily but which make us more happy, can be a good choice.“To help her metabolism during the holidays, the expert recommends a cure of easy digestion capsules of the Dijo brand. In addition to facilitating digestion, they avoid bloating.
Tied by a detox when returning home? “”The body knows how to detox very well itself!“, Sets the professional. Indeed, the liver and the kidneys are made for that. Léonie Froger then simply advises to resume our good habits and a balanced diet with plates made up of vegetables, starchy foods and proteins. On the other hand, if we abused alcohol for example”Taking a short break at this level is a good idea.“”
