Who likes to eat? junk food? The delicious taste is addicting. Even being educated many times doesn’t seem to work to make us avoid this type of food, right?
However, we still need to warn about the dangers of fast food, especially if it is consumed too often or too much. If you can’t completely stop consuming it, at least reduce it and apply the healthy tips.
There are some tips after eating junk food what you can do as an effort to “detoxify” your body from unhealthy food ingredients. Anything? Summarized from Doctor NDTV and Lybratehere comes the review!
1. Drink lots of water
High sodium content in junk food will make the body experience dehydration and create an electrolyte imbalance in the body. As a result, our bodies retain water and eventually the stomach feels bloated.
If that’s the case, then water is the solution to remove toxins from the body and restore moisture. Try drinking warm water every day. So you don’t get bored, add sliced fruit and mint leaves to make the water feel fresh.
2. Eat high-fiber foods
illustration of bread made from whole grains (unsplash.com/Max Saeling)Junk food it’s always tempting and the only way you don’t give in to that temptation is to make yourself feel full.
Increasing the amount of fiber intake in food can make you full longer and prevent it snacking between meals.
Fiber also helps improve digestion and helps the body excrete junk food faster. You can get fiber from fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains.
To increase the amount of fiber in your diet, pile on fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
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3. Consumption of lean protein foods
fish dish illustration (pexels.com/Dana Tentis)You can also consume foods with protein content after eating junk food to stay healthy. However, avoid high-protein food sources such as dairy products and red meat.
So, what are the recommended sources of protein? You can choose chicken breast or fish. This low-fat protein is easier to digest. Fish with high omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation in addictive substances junk food.
4. Drink a cup of ginger tea
ginger tea illustration (unsplash.com/Dominik Martin)Junk food can cause inflammation and problems in the digestive system. Well, ginger can help reduce and relieve it. You can drink ginger tea or grate it over salads to bring it down triglycerides and restore the liver.
5. Get rid of excess calories with green tea
illustration of drinking green tea (pexels.com/cottonbro studio)One of the reasons why junk food can be bad for health is because of the high number of calories. If you keep eating junk fooddo not be surprised if you gain weight.
Well, green tea has antioxidant properties that can counteract some of the bad effects of junk food. It also helps lower bad cholesterol levels.
You can do the tips above after eating junk food. However, that doesn’t mean you can eat it all the time. Remember, junk food high in calories, sugar, fat, and minimal in important nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Junk food it is also considered a key component in the obesity epidemic and a risk factor for the development of several chronic diseases.
The combination of fat and sugar makes junk food addictive and easily consumed in excess. Still, avoiding it completely might be impossible. However, enjoying them occasionally is a healthier and more sustainable approach for most people. Keep prioritizing a healthy and balanced diet, OK?
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