Do you feel sluggish and slow over the holiday period? Whilst food is an integral part of the holiday season, and I don't want you to exclude all those wonderful ingredients. It can also contribute to a sluggish and uncomfortable feeling. If you want to be full of energy and vitality then you need to consider what it is that you are fuelling your body with. If it's sugar and alcohol and not many vegetables then this might be why you are not feeling your best. Your digestive system is overloaded Too much rich food can lead to indigestion, it isn't really rocket science, and yet we insist on eating foods at Christmas that are probably very different to our regular diet. And in much higher quantities. According to a study we consume an average of 5,373 calories on Christmas day. Not only the large quantity but the constantly eating, means that are digestive systems are overloaded. And unfortunately for many it isn't just the one day, it can be a whole week. Listen to podcast episode 171 where I talk about giving our digestive system a rest. Allowing the food to be fully digested. So snacking constantly on chocolates and nuts are not helping Go for a walk A gentle walk after eating promotes healthy digestion. Part of the digestive process it to also eliminate waste products and a walk always helps with this. Getting out in nature also helps activate serotonin and this not only improves mood, serotonin promotes a healthy bowel function. And you will be burning off some of the extra calories consumed. Are you going to be kinder to your gut this Christmas? My links Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club   Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. On Facebook the Fab Female Nutrition Club is a wonderful FREE community where I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. My Fab Female Nutrition Membership sits alongside the free club, but offers you lots of resources and group coaching with me. The hub has the full recipe book that is constantly being updated, the 5 elements of health containing resources and guides to help support you in your health journey. And 6 group coaching calls a year, plus access to other member benefits such as discounts from group programs. A few times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program it can help with many differing issues and we have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then my 1:1 coaching is for you. We will concentrate on your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals. This is a fully supported program that last 6 months. We take a full health history, then create and refine protocols so that you learn about your body and how to support it. I will be with you every step of the way, For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/172 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239