Easter Diet Survival Guide

Easter holidays with all those little indulgences are just around the corner.

Of course, not all Easter activities need to involve food. Likewise, your Easter diet does not have to exclude all foods you love. Go ahead and enjoy that Easter egg (or two...) but just don't indulge yourself too much!!!

Before you reach out to that Giant Lindt Bunny - read our suggestions below so you can make smarter food choices keeping yourself energiser and healthy.

Before and between meals:

• Warm water with fresh lemon juice: A digestive stimulant and liver support agent due to its bitterness and alkaline properties.

• Probiotics e.g. Acidophilus: The beneficial bacteria creates healthy bowel conditions reducing the toxic load on the liver.

*The bad bacteria generate toxins which makes the liver work even harder in order to break them down.

• Psyllium husk: A soluble fiber that forms a bulk in your gut protecting the good bacteria in your colon.

• Psyllium husk and Probiotics: This powerful combination often works where probiotics on its own will not.

During meals:

• Lean meats and fish: roast, grilled, poached or baked chicken, beef, salmon, or trout
• Grilled vegetable kebabs and / or stuffed Portabello mushrooms
• Brown rice salad or Bulgar wheat with lots of vegetables
• Green salad: leafy greens, tomatoes, basil, goats cheese, and homemade citrus dressing
• Bake your own cookies and cakes or go “raw” with desserts this Easter

After and between meals:

• Dandelion tea or Dandelion coffee: A digestive bitter that helps stimulate the liver and improve its function. It is great alternative to regular tea or coffee.

Snacks/ desserts:

·      Dried fruits, unsalted nuts, fresh fruit, homemade cookies, mini fruit muffins, and low fat frozen yogurt.

·      Dark chocolate eggs: Low in sugar, fewer calories and high in antioxidants (flavinoids), dark chocolate egg will keep you fuller for longer with less quantity.