Even if you have healthy eating habits<\/strong> the rest of the year, there are two very specific times that are synonymous with indulgence: summer holidays and Christmas holidays. The main reason is that these are times of the year packed with social engagements<\/strong> when we get together with family and friends and celebrate around a table full of food and drink, which are not always healthy or balanced.<\/p>\n The increased consumption of alcohol<\/strong>, fried foods, sugary desserts, carbonated drinks, fats and the heavy lunches and dinners typical around these times of year directly affect digestive health<\/strong>. Which is why autumn is the perfect time for a detox diet<\/strong> to eliminate the toxins that gave accumulated over the summer and get your body ready for Christmas.<\/p>\n But not all toxic substances<\/strong> come from food. As Marina Domene, nutritionist at SHA explains, \u201cthere are studies that show that people who live in cities with high environmental pollution<\/strong> suffer more metabolic issues and have higher rates of obesity<\/strong> and overweight\u201d.<\/p>\n The liver has its own purification and self-cleaning systems<\/strong> and, although there is no food that can replicate them, there are things that you can add to your diet to help the process. \u201cThe liver<\/strong> has to do different things to eliminate heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, which are endocrine disruptors<\/strong> that alter the hormonal system and cause dysfunction. The first step is to limit exposure to toxins<\/strong> by avoiding alcohol and ultra-processed foods rich in sugars, refined flours and hydrogenated fats. It is also important not to abuse medications<\/strong> and to take them only when really necessary, since taking them overloads the liver\u201d, says Marina.<\/p>\n