There is no better time to give yourself a healthy month to boost your energy and lower those excess pounds. And no better place to do this than in Bulgaria with all the organic fresh fruit and veggies.
For those who can't afford to check into a spa for a holiday, don't worry, there are plenty of natural foods to get your body back on track after the unhealthy gorgeing of the last two weeks.
This is a great time of year when we all have some time on our hands, spending more time indoors and allowing us to put together some healthy meals. Rather than follow a strict 'detox plan' (don't believe in detox diets), just opt for freshness and simplicity to make your body and soul happy.
Even in January you can still find plenty of foods to beat the post-festive slump. It's the moment for the sharpness of citrus fruits, crunchy apples and full-of-goodness root vegetables. Get rid of the junk of fast take-aways, red meat, processed foods and sugary drinks. If there are choccy bics left in the cupboard or a couple of bottles of wine in the cellar, give them to family or friends so you don't succumb during a weak moment. Sounds like hell? Don't worry, there's plenty left to eat.
It's really all about a little balance. Plenty of water, fruit and veggies with less of the stuff we know is not so good for us. You'll not only lose that unwanted extra weight but are likely to have better skin and look younger too.
Top detox foods
vegetables - any vegetables, particularly leafy greens. Pumpkin and other gourds can be used to make wonderful hearty (and healthy) soups
lemons - hot water with a slice of lemon is one of the best for detox
garlic - add this wonderful pungent bulb to everything, there is nothing better for the digestive system
green tea - jam-packed with antioxidants, you don't just have to drink plain green tea these days, there are many variations with camomile, spearmint, lemon...
fruit - include any fruit. Fresh is best but failing that use botttled, canned, frozen or dried. Make homemade freshly squeezed orange juice
Eating healthy needn't be boring and dull. There are plenty of yummy recipes without it all being vegetables. Try a chicken and broccoli stir fry with spaghetti; mix red cabbage with tuna, broccoli and rocket for a vitality salad or whip up an easy fusion lemon risotto with garlic prawns.
