15 Foods To Eat The Day After A Big Meal
It's easy to go overboard, especially during the holidays.
Here's how to bounce back from a day of overdoing it.
Yogurt
- The probiotic power of yogurt can help tame tummy troubles brought on by too much food.
- 'Good' bacteria called lactobacillus can balance out bad bacteria & go after gas & diarrhea.
- Look for yogurt with live active cultures to get the bacterial benefit.
Bananas
- Blood pressure on the rise from a sodium surge?
- Curb it by biting into a banana.
- They’re packed with potassium, which can ease the effects of a sodium-high diet & help
level out blood pressure.
Oatmeal
- A bowl of this breakfast staple will start your day on the right foot.
- You’ll get 1-2 grams of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol by kicking it out of your system before it can set up shop.
Green tea
- A mug of it (hold the sugar) is chock-full of flavonoids & they lower your levels of LDL, or
'bad' cholesterol & can help get high blood pressure back to normal, too.
Nuts
- Binge eating can raise your risk of heart disease so nosh on small handfuls of nuts for
your heart. - Almonds, walnuts, peanuts & other nuts offer you omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fats & vitamin E, all of which help lower cholesterol & protect your arteries.
Beans
- When it comes to beans, the options are almost endless Garbanzo,Lentil, Navy.
- Pick your favorite for a fiber boost.
- Beans also take time to digest, which will help you feel full for longer.
Eggs
- They pack a hearty nutritional punch.
- Eggs are full of protein, vitamins B12 & D, riboflavin & folate, all of which can help lower
the risk of heart disease that can be brought on by bingeing. - Whip up an omelet with veggies to sneak in extra fiber.
- You can skip the yolk if you’re worried about cholesterol.
Spinach
- Your body has a lot to work through after a binge.
- Spinach is full of vitamin B2, which helps metabolize fat.
- B vitamins also help fight disease & infection to help keep you healthy longer.
- It’s best to eat your leafy greens raw or lightly steamed,boiling them can take out essential vitamins & nutrients.
Vinegar
- A drizzle of this on your salad can help level blood sugar after the highs & lows of bingeing, especially if your binge was bread-heavy.
- Vinegar can lower your glycemic index after a carb fest.
- But don’t overdo it, because too much vinegar may bother your stomach.
Ginger
- Gas got you feeling bloated?
- Ginger helps relax the muscles in your digestive tract to get the gas out.
- Brew some ginger tea, spice up a salad with pickled ginger or blend some into a smoothie
to get your fix.
Oranges
- They’re tart, tasty & packed with vitamin C, which boosts your metabolism & helps
digest fats. - What’s more, there’s a chance that boosting your vitamin C can give you more energy
& lift your spirits. - Go for the whole fruit instead of juice to avoid extra sugar & to up your fiber.
Flaxseed
- It’s is an easy addition to foods you already eat, like oatmeal or smoothies.
- It doesn’t change food’s flavor, but can add fiber & ALA, a fatty acid that may improve your heart health.
- Opt for ground flax over flaxseed oil for full fiber benefits
Salmon
- Fish like salmon delivers brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids but it also gives you a
protein pick-me-up. - Protein helps keep your blood sugar steady & may even help prevent sugar spikes
after a carb-heavy meal.
Broccoli
- Binge eating disorder is related to depression, so it’s good to mix in foods that can help
combat the blues. - Magnesium works as a mood booster & broccoli is rich in it.
- Just a half-cup of cooked broccoli gives you nearly 13% of your daily magnesium.
Water
- A good way to get your body past a binge is to flush your system with water.
- It not only helps you digest food, it softens your stool so you can move things along.
- And if indigestion has your stomach in knots, try bringing in a few bubbles.
- Seltzer water may help ease your quease.
