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Festival Hangover? Follow this 7-Day Routine to Regain Your Glow

The week-long festivities surrounding Durga Puja is over and now it’s time to get back to the

normal routine. But untimely eating, consecutive night outs, lack of sleep and irregular schedule

might make your body go haywire and the effects is bound to get reflected on your face as soon as

the holidays over. So once the Puja madness is over, it’s time to detoxify yourself.

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A Little Care. That’s All You Need to be Radiant Again

Irregular and untimely eating during the festive seasons may result in higher level of cholesterol in blood,

tired looking skin, puffy eyes and aching legs. A little care and a simple regimen will be enough to see you

through this troubled patch. If you are already on cholesterol-lowering medication, remember to pop your

pills religiously every day. And if your cholesterol level is normal, why not pick up some heart healthy

habits? After all what is good for your heart is good for your skin too!

Here is a seven-day diet guide that will de-stress yourself and help you rediscover a radiant and healthy

self.

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Oatmeal for Breakfast

Oatmeal works wonder for lowering cholesterol and fat. It is high in fiber and contains more

soluble fibers than other grains, making it the best choice for breakfast. Stop eating all kinds of

fried snacks and spicy dishes. It won’t be a bad idea either to turn vegetarian for a week. Eating

vegetables for seven days will help your overworked stomach to regain itself and you will feel

light and fresh.

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Time to Go Nuts

Nuts are a great way to reduce bad cholesterol and they are filling too! Eat a handful of nuts

whenever you feel hungry, but be careful not to go overboard on nuts as they are high in calorie.

Take plenty of water and avoid packed food as they are loaded with preservatives.

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Walk the Weight

Irregular and untimely eating lead to weight gain. Don’t be a couch potato; just pull yourself on

your legs and get moving. Light exercise like aerobics and jogging can help you lose weight and

also manages keep your heart healthy. If you are not into aerobics or don’t have time to go for

elaborate jogging, just take a walk during your lunch break. Take brisk steps and walk fast. The

accumulated toxins will be flushed out with sweat leaving you feel refreshed.

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Unload the Bean Power

Any festive season is accompanied by rich and heavy food, it is always advisable to live on

salads and beans once the festivities are over. Substitute your mayonnaise-laden chicken or tuna

sandwich with sprouted beans or salads. Beans are filling and contain a high fiber content. It is a

wonderful and fast way to lower weight and cholesterol.

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Time to Savour Some Omega-3

Let fish rule your dinner plate tonight. Fishes are low on saturated fats and are one of the biggest

sources of Omega-3 fatty acid which is immensely beneficial for out body. If you wish to remain

vegetarian throughout the week, then spinach could be your healthy option. Broccoli, winter squash,

flaxseeds, cauliflower are also very good vegan sources of Omega-3. Apart from vegetables, tofu and

beans (mung, kidney etc.) are also good substitutes where you can derive your dose of Omega-3.

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Enjoy a Yogurt Dessert

Low-fat yogurt is an excellent way to curb hunger pangs and it also helps you to shed those

extra kilos. Yogurt is rich in probiotics and calcium that boost your bones and immune system

as well as promote a healthy digestive tract. Eating yogurt regularly is also beneficial for skin.

Use yogurt as a salad dressing or eat it on its own with a topping of choicest fruits and see the

results.

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Resort to a Fruity Saturday

Try to eat any seasonal fruit. If you can manage to eat 200-250 grams of fruit, your skin will

start shining in no time. You don’t need to buy any exotic of costly fruit. Just any type of

seasonal fruits will do. Consume fruit as a whole or include it in salad. You may even take detox

water that contain cucumber, lime or mint.

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On a parting note, this guideline is not limited to post-festival days only.

You can follow this routine as and when you like to and every time the

outcome will be a stunning and glowing you.

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