A series of festive feasts with high-calorie and fatty dishes and desserts is a heavy load for the stomach, which is not used to such a diet. There is an unpleasant feeling of heaviness and bloated abdomen. The most effective way to get rid of this is to spend a fasting day. It will help cleanse the body of accumulated harmful substances and lose a couple of kilograms gained during the belly festival. The principle of a fasting day, as a rule, consists in the use of one or two foods and a large amount of liquid. But in order not to harm your health, it is worth remembering several important rules. Prepare for the fasting day in advance. Eating a year's supply of food before fasting is a dangerous and incorrect approach that will negatively affect the result. During the day, it is better to avoid heavy and fatty foods and reduce the diet a little, at least during dinner, so that the body does not feel a strong difference. Choose the right option for a fasting day. There is a huge number of products that are usually used for "unloading": buckwheat, apples, cucumbers, kefir and others. It is best to opt for foods rich in protein and fiber. Choose the type of fasting day, taking into account the characteristics of your body, allergies or chronic diseases, as well as your preferences. Do not spend fasting days too often. One product cannot contain the entire supply of vitamins needed by the body, therefore, the abuse of fasting days can lead to health problems and vitamin deficiency. It is permissible to carry out "fasting" a maximum of two times a week with a break between them in 2-3 days. Spend the day in peace and quiet, do not be nervous and avoid strenuous physical activity. It is difficult for the body to get used to such a drastic change, so you should not expose it to additional stress. Be prepared for the side effects of headaches and trouble concentrating, especially if this is your first time doing this. The exit from "starvation" should be smooth. Do not start the next day with fatty foods, limit yourself to light vegetables or fruits - this will help to consolidate the effect.
