The winter season has left its mark on the body. With the lack of light, oxygenation and the consumption of heavy dishes, the body got clogged. “At the start of summer, some people have vitamin D deficiency. Essential, it promotes bone growth, but also plays a role in
level of mood, immunity and intestines. And the need for trace elements (iron, magnesium and zinc) can be felt and be the cause of chronic fatigue, ”explains i, naturopath *. The solution ? We review the composition of his plate to regain shape.
Bet on a “living” diet
Herbal teas, juices and spring water, ingested in small quantities and without meals, help the body to purify itself. Take advantage of the season to stock up on fruits and vegetables (organic or from local agriculture, preferably). It’s time to eat them, they are tasty. “Tasted raw, their vitamins and minerals are even more present,” adds L. Kowalski. For your cooking, in general, prefer steam on the barbecue or on the plancha, which destroys the nutrients in the food. As for lifestyle, it is better to avoid exciting drinks containing sugar or caffeine. “Soda and coffee radiate artificial energy. They are vitality disruptors, ”continues the naturopath. Little advice, take a walk in the shelves of organic stores. They are overflowing with superfoods: spirulina, algae, pollen, legume flakes, wheat germ, various oils, oilseeds… We are off to a good start with changing ingredients!
oil
Change from olive oil, sunflower oil and butter, favoring oils rich in omega 3 such as rapeseed or walnut oil, for example. These have an anti-inflammatory role and promote the good health of the cardiovascular system and the nervous system. The right amount: about 2 tbsp. tablespoons per day for rapeseed oil. And above all, keep them in the fridge and do not heat them!
Vegetable juices
Vegetables, such as cucumber, fennel, and dandelion are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Even more so when they are eaten raw! So use an extractor to reduce them to juice. This device makes it possible to separate the fibers from the liquid part of the plants without heating them. The benefits of the juice are assimilated by the body in record time. The absence of fiber preserves the sensitive intestines.
The right mix: ½ cucumber, 1 stalk of celery, ½ fennel, 1 piece of fresh ginger, 1 apple, fresh mint.
Sprouted seeds
Black radish, sunflower, alfalfa (alfalfa)… There are a multitude of varieties of sprouted seeds. They allow you to fill up with vitality and are easily digested. They can be consumed daily to enhance a salad or enhance the taste of a fish.
Herbal teas
Eaten hot or frozen, herbal teas have draining properties. Some help support the work of the liver and help you regain your tone more quickly. This is the case of rosemary, artichoke, black radish, fennel or meadowsweet.
Spring water
Water is our first constituent since our body is made up of 70%. The water we drink serves more to clean our body than to remineralize it. This is why it is better to turn to spring waters, rather than mineral waters. The purer the liquid we ingest, the more toxins it carries in its path.
Oilseeds
Oilseeds have good fatty acids, they are very rich in minerals. Hazelnuts, almonds or Brazil nuts are some of them. They are eaten as a snack at 11 a.m. and 17 p.m. Boost guaranteed! You can also grind them or powder them in your culinary preparations to benefit from stable energy throughout the day. To start off on the right foot, also try the whole almond puree in the morning instead of the jam!
Legumes
They are rich in vegetable proteins. They allow you to eat less meat and make lighter meals. Practices for deacidifying the organism. Coral lentils, chickpeas or split peas: put them on the menu! They are even found in flakes to rehydrate for a top-notch preparation. The good idea: to sprinkle on raw vegetables.
At each meal, take the time to sit down, eat in peace and chew well. It promotes digestion.