What to Eat Before These Important Wedding Events? – Weddingz Advice #13
Wedding planning is not all that hunky dory for you after all? You’ve been stressing over every little detail so much that you’ve begun stress eating? Hold that next morsel right there and stop with the worry – everything is going to be just fine.
We understand brides can give into temptation very easy. Be it those cheese loaded pizzas or overly-indulgent rich chocolate desserts. Days preceding your wedding your mind automatically starts blocking these temptations with the fear of not fitting into those pretty lehengas you choose for your pre-wedding celebration and D-Day.
To help you stop binging on junk and curb those late-nigh craving, maintain your weight, stay bloat free, gain healthy and glowing skin, we give you some quick and simple tips on what you should eat before these important wedding events.
Bridal Lehenga Shopping
Objective: Is to not feel bloated and shop for your bridal lehenga feeling your natural self the way you would want to be on your wedding day
Say no to packaged, processed and restaurant food
Choose more simply prepared home-cooked meals
Have low-fat yogurt (with berries) to avoid bloating
Choose fermented food such as kimchi, yogurt etc. to curb cravings
Bridal Lehenga Fittings
Objective: To stay healthy and maintain the weight you carried for your previous fittings to avoid major alterations
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Have balanced meals with lean proteins, healthy fats and quality carbohydrates
Consume whole foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, chicken, fish, avocados, oatmeal and plain, low-fat dairy
Follow 5 Foods Rule: Which is a process of having full meal with 5 major ingredients – minus oil, herbs and spices
Engagement Photo Shoot
Objective: To achieve a clear, healthy and glowing skin that is effortlessly camera-ready
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Have fresh fruits and veggies for a glowing skin
Oranges, bell pepper and broccoli have tons of vitamin C ensuring healthy skin and tissues
Foods like salmon, sardines, walnuts and flaxseeds offer omega-3s, which are anti-inflammatory and can benefit skin too
Healthy fat sources like olives, avocado, fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel, coconut and whole eggs are wonderful for your hair, skin and nails, so you’ll have a natural, camera-ready glow
Have lots of water by beginning your day with a tall glass of water and continue to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Check out some detox water recipes here, to zest things up
Bachelorette Party
Objective: To eat well, keep yourself hydrated and detox well to bounce back from all the indulgence
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DETOXIFYING TIPS:
Have lots of water, before, during and after you go out
Have drinks that replace some of the alcohol with water, like a wine spritzer and have a balanced meal with good protein source before the night
AFTER PARTY:
Start your day with a big glass of water with a squeeze of lemon to stimulate your digestive system
Have a wholesome breakfast such as an omelette, whole-grain pancakes with diced fruits or veggie with eggs
Go green: Greens naturally detoxify your liver, blood and respiratory system. Add healthy fats like avocado or olive oil to maximize nutrient absorption. Add these power greens where you can: in an omelette, a smoothie or eat a satisfying salad for lunch or dinner
Pre-Wedding and Wedding Day
Objective: Stay bloat free to look and feel gorgeous
Keep yourself hydrated by having enough water and carry an emergency snack pack with you at all times
Stick to your go-to breakfast, be it toast with peanut-butter, eggs or a smoothie
Have a balanced diet of lean, grilled protein, brown rice and veggies which will sit well in your stomach
OTHER KEY THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
>Chew your meals
>Say no to crash diets
>Try the 2-minute test: Curb your cravings by giving your hunger pangs a 2 minute avoidance test this will take your mind off the current rush for consuming that last pizza slice or the frosting off your delicious cake bridal shower cake
>Excercise
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