Vogue India July 2016

YOUR FIX:JUNK SNACKS
After-efects:While food is fuel
for your body, appeasing your
appetite with processed, junk
snacks like chips and ‘diet’ chakli,
between the weak hours of 4-8pm,
is literally the worst. According
to Tyrewala, fast food isn’t
necessarily bad, but in many (read
most) cases it’s highly processed
and contains large amounts of
carbohydrates, added sugar,
unhealthy fats and salt (sodium).
When fast food frequently
replaces nutritious foods in your
diet, it can lead to poor nutrition,
poor health and weight gain, and
being overweight is a risk factor
for a variety of chronic health
problems. Vicious circle, really.

You reach out for one in a

weak moment, unable to

think of anything else.

And once you give in to

the temptation and the

initial rush subsides, you’re

awash in a sea of regret. A woman’s

relationship with caffeine, sugar and

junk food is like a tryst with a man you

know is bad for you. The only differ-

ence—it’s probably easier to detox

from men than those wily weaknesses.

Lucky for you, we’ve called in the big

guns. Meet Houston-educated health,

food and detox consultant and founder

of catering brand The Detox, Sneha

Tyrewala, who believes food is the best

natural healer. Consultant to the likes

of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Malaika

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YOUR FIX:CAFFEINE

(cofee, tea, ‘diet’ coke)

After-efects:You think it’s

ideal to banish 8am (11am and

3pm) bleary eyes (damn, that

skimmed-milk Frappucino

tastessogood) but this central

nervous system stimulant

only makes you temporarily

energetic and awake while

causing jitters. Says Tyrewala,

“Withdrawal or overdose can

cause problems like insomnia,

nervousness and restlessness,

stomach irritation, increased

heart rate and lots more.”

Craving cafeine? Cheat

with homemade detox drinks

infused with fruits

and vegetables.

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YOUR FIX:ADDED SUGAR

After-efects:Work fatigue,

hangover exhaustion, Monday blues

and just ‘low’ moments—sugary

goodies are a popular quick fix.

But an increased intake of added

sugars not only makes you fat

(duh!), it also causes problems like

diabetes, liver damage, abdominal

obesity, elevated blood sugar and

more. Tyrewala explains, “Added

sugars are high-calorie but have no

nutritional value. According to the

American Heart Association, most

Americans and Indians take in twice

the amount of sugar recommended

for optimal health. All those extra

calories add extra weight, which

can cause heart disease.” While it

may not seem as gratifying at first,

replace candy with fructose-free

smoothies and detox water.

Sneha Tyrewala

The ultimate 7-day detox plan

START IT

RIGHT

Squeeze the juice

of half a lemon in

a cup of hot water

and add organic

honey—drink in

the am to kick-start

digestion, cleanse

the system and

neutralise pH levels.

SWEAT IT

OUT

During a detox,

exercise for an

hour daily —pant

and puf and

sweat. Vigorous

exercise increases

lymph fl ow and

circulation to

sweat out toxins.

KEEP IT RAW

Cooking kills

nutrition— stick

to raw, lightly

grilled or

steamed foods

as they contain

more nutrients

and enzymes.

CLEAR THE

MIND

Try 15 minutes of

slow, deep belly

breathing. Place

hands palm down

on your lower

belly and feel

your tummy rise

with each breath.

Breathe out and

feel it drop.

DRINK UP

Drink three

litres of fl uids

daily as this

will help move

the lymph and

support kidney

detoxifi cation.

Choose from

pure spring

water, fresh

The Detox

juice and herbal

detox teas.

BRUSH UP

THAT BODY

Body brushing and

daily massages

support circulation

and increase skin

detoxifi cation.

Deep-tissue

massages open

up your lymph

nodes to release

acid, toxic and

water holds.

CHEW ON IT

Aim to chew

each mouthful

of food 10 to 12

times. Bringing

mindfulness to

mealtimes improves

digestion, allowing

you to feel a sense

of fullness without

overeating.

beauty

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