Summer brings with it changes in our lifestyle and eating habits. Holidays, high temperatures, and social meals often disrupt our normal diet, affecting both our bodies and health.
However, with the arrival of September and the return to routine, it’s essential to reestablish healthy habits to feel better and prevent long-term issues. At Docthos Albox, our nutrition specialist, Gracia Ortega, is here to help you regain control of your diet and improve your overall well-being.
Common dietary changes during the summer
During the summer months, our eating habits tend to shift. Some of the main factors that influence our diet in summer include:
1- Dehydration: The heat increases the need for fluids, but instead of drinking water, we often choose sodas or alcoholic beverages. This can lead to mild dehydration, affecting the body and causing fatigue, headaches, and digestive problems.
2- Eating out: Social events and vacations lead us to eat more meals outside the home. While enjoying a meal at a restaurant or a barbecue with friends is fun, the options are not always the healthiest. We consume more fats, sugars, and salt, which can overload our digestive system and cause weight gain.
3- Irregular meal schedules: Summer often disrupts our daily routine. We stay up later, eat at irregular hours, and skip meals. This irregular schedule can result in heavy digestion, metabolic changes, and uncontrollable hunger.
4- Increased consumption of processed foods: For convenience and speed, we tend to eat more processed foods during summer, such as ice cream, snacks, and fast food, which increase the intake of unhealthy sugars and fats.
The impact of these changes on your health
The effects of these dietary changes aren’t limited to weight gain. Overeating or eating irregularly can affect the overall state of the body:
> Fatigue and lack of energy: A diet high in sugars and saturated fats causes energy spikes followed by crashes, making us feel more tired during the day.
> Digestive issues: Overeating or eating at irregular times can trigger stomach discomfort, bloating, and constipation.
> Weight gain: Overindulgence and lack of regular physical activity can lead to a few extra pounds over the summer, increasing the risk of health issues such as hypertension and diabetes.
> Fluid retention: Excess salt intake and inadequate hydration can cause fluid retention, increasing bloating and general discomfort.
The importance of returning to routine in September
As September approaches, it’s crucial to resume healthy eating habits. However, this transition isn’t always easy. The body has become accustomed to indulgence and irregularity, and the mind also needs retraining to avoid falling back into bad habits. This is where the help of a nutritionist becomes essential.
Gracia Ortega, our expert in nutrition at Docthos Albox, can design a personalized plan to make your return to routine gradual, healthy, and effective. It’s not about restrictive diets but about regaining balance in your diet and adapting it to your current needs.
Tips for returning to healthy eating
1- Proper hydration: It’s time to say goodbye to sodas and increase your water intake. Hydration is key to the body’s proper functioning and the elimination of toxins accumulated during summer. Gracia Ortega can guide you on how to stay hydrated, even if you’re not a fan of drinking water.
2- Establish regular meal times: Returning to regular meal times is essential to balance your metabolism and avoid uncontrollable hunger. Eating five times a day with balanced portions helps maintain energy levels and prevents overeating during main meals.
3- Increase fruit and vegetable consumption: After a summer of indulgence, the body needs vitamins, minerals, and fiber to recover. Increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is essential to detoxify the body and improve digestive health.
4- Reduce processed food consumption: Returning to cooking at home with fresh ingredients is one of the best steps you can take to improve your health. Gracia Ortega can help you design healthy and easy-to-prepare meal plans tailored to your lifestyle.
5- Control salt and sugar intake: During summer, it’s easy to overdo it with salt and sugar, found in snacks and drinks. Eliminating or reducing these components will help improve fluid retention, mood, and cardiovascular health.
Why do you need the help of a nutritionist?
A personalized nutritional plan will not only help you shed the extra pounds gained during the summer but also improve your overall well-being. The key is in re-educating your eating habits in a sustainable and healthy way.
At Docthos Albox, Gracia Ortega works with you to create a plan that not only makes you feel better but also helps you maintain a healthy relationship with food in the future. Through a personalized assessment, she will help you identify which changes are necessary in your diet, how to incorporate them into your daily life, and how to prevent future indulgences.
Book your appointment with our nutritionist
Don’t wait for the effects of summer to take a toll on your well-being. Book an appointment with our nutritionist, Gracia Ortega, and regain control of your diet. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve your digestive health, or simply learn how to eat better, Gracia will provide the tools you need to succeed.
You can book your appointment by calling 950 120 025 or through our website. We look forward to helping you at Docthos Albox and getting you back on track this September!
