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Nothing on earth passes without a trace. A vacation full of satisfying pleasures and lazy rest, including. The most depressing side effect is the rapidly gained kilograms of excess weight. However, getting rid of them is not as difficult as it seems. The main thing is to slightly adjust the diet and adopt several useful food habits. The experts of the National trademark share their proven recommendations.
Water discipline
After a vacation and continuous violation of the regime, the first thing to do is to establish a water balance. Almost all of us, without exception, without thinking about the consequences, drink on vacation in large quantities of sweet soda, fruit juices, exotic cocktails, light and not very alcohol. After returning, you will have to forget about all these drinks for a long time.
Instead, you need to make it a rule to drink more regular water, preferably without gas. Put a bottle of water on the workplace, put it in a bag or car and drink small portions throughout the day. This will help to drive away stagnant slags and toxins faster. In addition, no one is immune from dehydration. Ordinary and herbal teas, as well as unsweetened fruit drinks and homemade lemonades, are also welcome. But it is better to refrain from caffeine if possible, at least during the first week.
Lords of Appetite
On vacation, hands are drawn to high-calorie pastries, local fast food and mind-blowing sweets. But at home, fast carbohydrates should be strictly prohibited. But slow carbohydrates can and should be given the green light. National oat flakes are a champion in the reserves of proper carbohydrates and valuable dietary fiber. With their help, it is easier to cope with an indomitable appetite. In addition, the nutrients contained in them improve digestion and metabolism. An oatmeal smoothie with cranberries will help you lose weight faster. Pour 3 tbsp. l. oat flakes 50 ml of boiling water and leave to swell. Whisk the puree of ripe banana and a handful of fresh cranberries in a blender. Add 100 ml of natural yogurt, swollen oatmeal, put a little honey to taste and 0.5 tsp of cinnamon, mix well. If the smoothie is too thick, pour in a little yogurt.
The Hidden Power of Protein
The longing for hearty goodies and the gnawing feeling of hunger will help to overcome the protein. Moreover, it is best to focus on vegetable, and not on animal protein. The National quinoa cereal contains more protein than any other cereals. In addition, it has an extremely high content of slow carbohydrates, valuable fiber and folic acid. This combination will help you get in shape faster.
Quinoa will make excellent diet cutlets. Pour 100 g of washed cereals with 250 ml of water, throw a pinch of salt and cook for 10-12 minutes after boiling. At the same time, fry a small onion in vegetable oil in cubes. We grind medium carrots on a grater, finely chop 60-70 g of spinach. Combine the finished quinoa with vegetables, add the beaten egg, the juice of half a lemon, 4-5 tbsp. l. flour and knead the minced meat. We cool it a little in the refrigerator, and you can fry the cutlets. Serve them with fresh vegetables and low-fat sour cream.
Dinner light
To return to its former forms, it is not necessary to count every calorie. Follow a simple setup: set aside the most satisfying foods for the first half of the day, and leave the low-calorie ones for the second. Dinner should be light, but nutritious. Couscous “National”will help to comply with this condition. This is a cereal made from ground durum wheat grains, which are slightly moistened, rolled into tiny balls and dried. The ratio of proteins and slow carbohydrates in it is optimal, and there is almost no fat.
A warm couscous salad and fresh vegetables are a suitable combination for dinner. Pour 120 g of couscous 250 ml of boiling water, add 1 tbsp. l. olive oil and steam under the lid for 10 minutes. During this time, we will have time to cut a tomato, cucumber and finely chop 5-6 sprigs of coriander and parsley. Combine couscous with herbs and vegetables in a salad bowl, add salt, season with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Do not forget, it is advisable to have dinner no later than 2 hours before bedtime.
Rice Reboot
The most effective way to safely move from gastronomic permissiveness to a seasoned regime is to arrange a fasting day. Such a small shake will help to reconfigure the digestive processes and speed up the metabolism. Rice “Health” “National” is ideal for a fasting day, because unpolished brown rice is the most useful rice in the world. Its main advantages are vitamins, high fiber content, a whole complex of antioxidants, as well as useful vegetable fats. We wash 250 g of rice “Health”, pour a liter of cold water, bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, throw it into a colander and let the excess liquid drain. This amount of rice should be divided into equal portions and eaten throughout the day at intervals of 2-2. 5 hours. If desired, you can add a little grated raw carrots, celery slices or zucchini to them.
Racing with kilograms
Without physical activity, it will be problematic to return to the usual size. The main thing is not to rush from extreme to extreme. Walk more, give up the elevator for a while, arrange walks at lunchtime and, if possible, before going to bed. It is estimated that to achieve the desired effect, you need to take an average of at least 7 thousand steps at a moderate pace per day. If such a load is not enough, sign up for a swimming pool, aerobics or gym, run in the morning, get a bicycle or roller skates from the pantry.
At the same time, it is important to give the body a full rest. Go to bed one or two hours earlier than usual. Turn off the TV and force yourself to pick up a book instead of a smartphone or tablet. Relaxing procedures for the whole body, for example, a bath with aromatic oils, lymphatic drainage massage and home wraps, will not hurt.
A snack in a champion way
Workouts will bring the desired result faster if you supplement them with the right snacks with a high protein content. Chickpeas “National” can be used as the main ingredient. Chickpeas are “Turkish peas”, especially popular in the Middle East. Such peas are very nutritious. An abundance of protein will help restore strength and tone up muscle tissues. In the long term, this will allow you to return a slim, toned figure and constantly feel a surge of cheerfulness.
Soak 100 g of dry chickpeas in water overnight, wash it in the morning, pour a large amount of fresh water and cook until completely softened without salt. Brown 50 g of walnuts in a dry frying pan, peel them from the husk. Combine chickpeas and nuts in a blender bowl, add 70 g of pitted dates, 1 tsp of cinnamon and whisk everything into a thick puree. We keep it for an hour in the refrigerator, we mold balls weighing 30-40 g with wet hands, lightly fry it without oil and roll it in sesame seeds. Take a couple of these bars with you and eat right after your workout.
The consequences of a vacation can be unpredictable. But this is not a reason to fall into despair and regret what he did. To bring yourself back to your former form without suffering and sacrifices is quite possible for you. All that is needed for this is the right motivation, self-discipline and products of the National trademark. The cereals and legumes presented in the brand line are real health products that will help the body to return to the usual regime and start enjoying healthy food.