6 tips to ‘detox’ after excessive holiday eating and drinking
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Eager to look and feel healthier after the holidays? Experts shared with Fox News Digital their tips for getting back to a healthier state after a season of overindulgence.
"If you are feeling bloated and sluggish after the holidays, it is most likely water retention from eating higher-sodium and higher-sugar foods, along with alcohol and less overall activity," New Jersey-based registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade told Fox News Digital. "You can adopt healthier habits post-holidays to support your body’s detox abilities." "Reducing or skipping alcohol can do wonders for your overall health, energy and well-being." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
While it can be tempting to jump on a "detox" plan, the dietitian noted that the body naturally detoxifies itself through organs like the liver and kidneys.