We’re all guilty of overindulging sometimes, but loading up on calories forces your body into overdrive, as it tries to undo the damage done by the harmful free radicals produced as you digest food. And, of course, the more we eat the more free radicals we produce. There’s a (delicious) way to rebound from the damage of a rich meal and reduce free radicals.
1. Drink orange juice: Flavonoids, the antioxidant-like compounds in orange juice, may offset the heart-damaging effects of a calorie- and fat-laden meal.
2. Eat fruit: If you’ve indulged in a decadent meal, follow it with fruit. Eating antioxidant-rich fruits — including berries, grapes, kiwi and cherries — helps minimise the harmful free-radical damage that occurs after a meal.
3. Drizzle vinegar: Having a tablespoon of vinegar with your meal, perhaps drizzled on your salad, may temper the spike in blood sugar that occurs after eating a big, carbohydrate-rich meal.
4. Drink wine: The antioxidants in red wine may reduce the negative impact of high-fat foods by lowering levels of a compound — produced in the body after eating fat — that’s linked with heart disease. Cook with red wine or enjoy a glass with dinner. But remember, moderation is key!
5. Add spices to your meals: Adding spices such as rosemary, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, garlic powder and paprika to your meal may help to lessen the negative effects of overeating. Researchers think the spice blend may help slow fat absorption — and the antioxidants help mop up harmful free radicals produced when you overeat.
Source: eatingwell.com
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