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JANUARY can be a hard month on your body
January can be a dangerous month for health : fad diets , extreme cleanses and the word ‘ detox ’ are everywhere .
This year , we say stop the madness : instead of dropping the pounds or cleansing your system , make your beauty resolution about well-being . Focus on giving your body the nourishment it needs , and we guarantee you ’ ll finish January feeling healthier than ever .
DON ’ T PUNISH YOUR BODY
Even if you ’ ve royally fallen off the bandwagon over Christmas ( who doesn ’ t ?!), don ’ t put yourself on a hugely restrictive diet this month ; after a season of decadence , your body isn ’ t going to respond well to suddenly being deprived . Cutting out everything quickly is also not great for your mental well-being , and you ’ re likely to end up binge eating . Instead , take a softly-softly approach and cut one unhealthy thing a week – it ’ s much easier to keep up the habit .
GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Going back to work after the holidays is always stressful , so no doubt you ’ re finding that you ’ re staying up later at night to watch one more episode of something on Netflix , or get one more drink in the pub . This month , why not focus on making sure you ’ re getting truly restful sleep ? Getting a proper rest is crucial to feeling balanced and healthy , especially in Winter when the days are darker .
EAT YOUR 10 A DAY
Experts say that around 70 % of your diet should be plantbased , i . e . vegetables , fruits , nuts and seeds . If this sounds like a lot to you , try working around the 10-a-day rule . Instead of 5 portions of fruit and veg a day , try for 10 – stick to 3 portions of fruit , and 7 of vegetables . You ’ ll find that your body will benefit from all the extra nutrients you ’ re putting into it , and you won ’ t have much room left in your diet for unhealthy snacks ! Pair your veggies with lean meats such as chicken and fish , and choose organic produce where possible . www . visitilife . com 87