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How to detox safely after food binge?

Did you happen to finish off the potato chips, large pizza, ice cream and that bottle of wine all by yourself this weekend? The fallout of binge earing is not just tummy discomfort. The guilt and regret can be overwhelming. Periodic binge eating is quite common and the good news is, there are safe ways to help your body recover. 1. Be kind to yourself Do not beat yourself up for eating a little extra. Don’t go and step on the weighing scale. It is likely you will see slightly higher numbers and thats not an information which is going to help. 2. Drink up more water Water helps remove any excesses from the body, helps in digestion, helps get rid of water retention following excess salt intake and is good for skin, teeth and kidneys. 3. Get moving Physical activity increases gut motility to push all of that extra junk- the calories, the fat, and the sugars, out of the system. Movement also triggers the brain to release dopamine and serotonin, feel-good hormones that can boost your mood a...