Christmas is already behind us! The countdown to New Year’s Eve has officially begun. But are you really ready to dive into another night of indulgence just days later? Have you fully recovered from your Christmas dinner? Don’t worry — you can head into New Year’s Eve feeling calm and confident, and easily make up for those recent festive feasts. How? With a pre-tox! It’s the healthy cleanse everyone is talking about right now. Perfect for giving your body a short reset — eliminating, restoring energy and preparing you to enjoy that slightly-too-generous New Year’s dinner on the horizon. We love the idea and can’t wait to try it. Are you with us?
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So, what exactly is a pre-tox?
We all know the detox — designed to recover from excess after the fact. Now meet the pre-tox, which prepares your body for indulgence before it happens. This new healthy trend, straight from the UK, is already winning over a growing number of fans. So, to look and feel your best on the big night, celebrate the new year until the early hours and enjoy every bite without guilt, follow our pre-tox programme and essential tips.
The pre-tox: what does it look like on your plate?
Ready to commit to a clean, balanced approach so you can truly shine on New Year’s Eve? Said yes? Perfect! With just a few days to go, here are some highly effective little tricks to help you shed anything that’s weighing you down.
Tip #1: Often a source of digestive discomfort, gluten is far from your best friend during a pre-tox. Avoid it and opt instead for flours or grains such as quinoa or buckwheat. Easy to cook as a side or in a salad, don’t hesitate to pair them with anti-cellulite foods to kill two birds with one stone and start the year dimple-free! Aubergine, leeks, celery… You’re spoilt for choice this season!
Tip #2: Get your pots and pans out, cook your own meals and steer well clear of processed food! Beyond being bad for your health, they’re packed with far too many things that work against your figure and encourage the appearance of cellulite. Salt, sugar, saturated fats… The list goes on! Quick tip: swap salt for spices!
Tip #3: Never skip a meal! We’ve all had that thought: “If I skip dinner tonight, it’ll do me good — maybe I’ll even see it on the scales.” WRONG! Completely wrong! It’s the surest way to arrive at your next meal absolutely ravenous and eat far more than you intended. Every meal matters. And what if I told you there are recipes that are light, delicious and actually help fight cellulite? Would that be enough to convince you never to skip a meal again?
And of course, we can never say it enough — stay hydrated! Water, teas, herbal infusions, tisanes… Whether you’re pre-toxing, detoxing or just going about your day — drink up!
No perfect pre-tox without physical activity!
We’re all the same. In winter, motivation to move and keep up with exercise tends to drop. And yet, physical activity is a brilliant way to let go and release the stress of our fast-paced lives! But that’s not all — renewed energy, better sleep, a toned and sculpted silhouette, reduced cellulite… There’s nothing but good reasons to keep moving in winter and over the festive season! During your pre-tox, we can only recommend building in a short fitness routine — 10 to 15 minutes maximum — to release tension and detoxify. A guaranteed feel-good boost!
Quick tip: make it count by opting for an anti-cellulite exercise routine. As well as getting you moving, it’ll keep you on track in the fight against dimples! This year, the goal is smooth, confident skin!
After the pre-tox, it’s time to celebrate!
The last day of the year is finally here! In just a few hours, after all your recent efforts, the moment will come to dress up and dazzle your friends in the outfit you’ve been saving for the occasion. To make this an evening to remember, take charge of your New Year’s Eve with a theme, the right décor, a great playlist, confetti and of course, a stunning spread!
If you’re stuck for menu ideas, here’s an example of a special New Year’s Eve menu — festive, light and figure-friendly. Quantities are given for 2 people. Simply multiply according to your guest list!
Starter
New Year’s Eve canapés with smoked salmon & avocado cream
Ingredients: 13.5g smoked salmon / ½ ripe avocado / 10g cream cheese (such as Philadelphia) / 3.5cl light crème fraîche / ½ sprig fresh dill / ½ sprig fresh chives / 1 slice wholegrain bread, toasted
Main
Almond-crusted scallops with green bean bundles
Ingredients: 8 scallops / 2 knobs of butter / 2 garlic cloves / 25g flaked almonds / ½ sprig fresh chives / pepper / salt / 2 green bean bundles
Dessert
Light lemon & raspberry mousse
Ingredients: 2 glasses of lemon juice / 80g fresh raspberries / ½ sachet vanilla sugar / 1 tsp butter / 1 egg / 8cl light single cream
Cocktail
Lychee & champagne cocktail
Ingredients: 6cl lychee liqueur / 1 tin of lychees in syrup / ½ bottle of well-chilled brut or blanc de blancs champagne / a few strawberries for garnish
With all these tips in hand, you have everything you need to make this 31st December truly unforgettable, effortlessly glamorous and completely guilt-free!
Happy New Year’s Eve!