"I Ate the Whole Thing"

Remember that Alka-Seltzer advertisement from the 1970s … “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing !” If you are like me, sitting for a full turkey dinner on Christmas means a wonderful feast of food with friends and family – and – seconds, and thirds, and dessert, and the midnight sandwich! After decades of enjoying this feast I still have not learned to resist. If you are like me, even just a little bit, here are some things to help make the next day better.

Tea is good for you. Try chicory flavoured tea, or simple chamomile tea. It helps settle your stomach and speed the process of digestion.
Peppermint also helps digestion – I am sure you can find a peppermint candy cane somewhere in your home. Be aware that it can also cause acid reflux for some, so use with caution.

As comfortable as the couch might look, going for a short walk (walk, not jog or run!) helps aid digestion and burn some calories too.
Anti-acid pills are good too, but check with your doctor first especially if you take prescription medicines, especially for heart or stomach ailments.

Ginger has long been known in Asian cultures as a stomach remedy (Gayle and I take ginger when experiencing rough seas on a cruise.) Make a simple tea with a cut up “thumb” of ginger, or keep a jar of sliced Japanese ginger in the fridge – it is also good for cooking year ‘round.

Or, don’t eat the whole thing!  Maybe this year I will learn.  And while food is on your mind, don’t forget to sign up for our Gourmet Trends and Food Sustainability class on Thursdays!

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