Christmas is a time of celebration and rekindling with friends and family. Consumption of meat, alcohol, chocolate and other delectables is unavoidable.
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However, there are some ways that may help you limit the damage of the waistline-bulging Christmas dinner.
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Healthy breakfast Start your Christmas day with a breakfast rich in potassium as most Christmas dinners can be heavy in sodium. Potassium helps in sodium excretion.
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Drink sensibly Christmas is the time of drinking wines and cocktails but do not go overboard. Drink in limits.
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Exercise after dinner While it may seem antithetical to the concept of holidays but ensure that you go out for a light walk after the heavy Christmas dinner.
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Drink lukewarm water Drinking lukewarm water can help digestion, reduce the risk of heartburn, dehydration and constipation.
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Herbal tea A warm herbal tea is a great way to help ease out your stomach in the digestion process.
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Take enough sleep Christmas is associated with late-night revelry. However, ensure that you get enough rest to attack the Boxing Day in even better spirits.