Nutritionist Talk – 10 Golden Rules For Every Bride To Be!
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Every bride-to-be needs a checklist of things to do and follow when it comes to her health and fitness, weeks leading up to the weddings. With a plethora of random information available online, we’ve rounded up 10 golden rules that every bride-to-be should follow from the leading nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee. The best part? These golden rules are a mix of dietary, fitness, and skincare tips that can be your holy grail to the wedding!
Rule #1
Include at least 40-45 grams of protein in your diets such as eggs, fish, and dairy products
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Weddings are stressful and hectic! You need to be on your toes and you need to be well-fed. One of the easiest ways to do that is to include protein in your diet. It keeps you full for longer, gives you energy for hours, and helps you stay fit. If you are looking at a comprehensive diet plan, we have a 3-month bridal diet plan for you.
Rule #2
Freshly squeezed orange juice is great for your skin and hair and also provides lots of easy to digest, condensed nutrients to your body
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While Vitamin C serums are great for your skin, a foolproof way to get that vitamin C in your system is fresh OJ!
Planning a juice cleanse? Check out these pros and cons of doing one!
Rule #3
Avoid refined foods made from maida, like roomali roti, naan, noodles, etc as they help the body retain water which can make you feel bloated
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Hate that bloated feeling just before a big event? To avoid that, say no to anything maida. If you are wondering what you should have on your big day, here is a wedding day meal plan for you!
Rule #4
Increase your water intake to at least 3 liters per day
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Water should be your best friend in the weeks leading up to your wedding. And we’ve also found legit ways to look fresh and glowing in the last leg of your wedding!
Rule #5
A cleansing and moisturizing routine keep the skin free of impurities. For added glow sleep for at least 8 hours per day because your skin does most of its skin cleaning when you are asleep
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Your beauty sleep is going to sail you through your wedding week, we promise that. Your skin is the one thing that you should look after in the final days. So we asked professional makeup artists on the one-home remedy trick they swear by for glowing skin and this is what they spilled!
Rule #6
If you have acne, follow a low-fat diet of no more than 2 spoons of oil in your food.
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A low-fat diet will not only get rid of acne but also give you those killer abs you want to flaunt in your lehenga. Here are 6 real brides giving you the deets for their fitness plans that worked for them!
Rule #7
Ensure you get adequate rest and sleep as they are crucial to combat stress. Deep breathing exercises are also effective relaxants
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We know, it’s difficult to not stress about the umpteen wedding planning things that happen all around you. So practice yoga, do deep breathing exercises and take at least an hour off every day to do something fun – maybe a Zumba class – that will help you stay fit and be happy!
If you are looking for a fitness plan with a nutrition boost, we have a 3-month plan to get you fit!
Rule #8
Pamper your hair with an oil massage before the wedding as it will rejuvenate and nourish the scalp
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Take care of your tresses with a warm oil massage or a nice hair spa. If you are more into at-home fixes, here are some healthy habits recommended by experts that real brides must follow as they stay safe at home!
Rule #9
Coconut water at least twice a week is great for your skin, digestive system and also works wonders for your hair.
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Refreshing coconut water will be your holy grail when it comes to having something yummy which isn’t a can of coke or sugary juices. We also got you a list of foods that you should eat as well as avoid during your wedding week to say bye to bloating!
Rule #10
Stay away from any new facials a few days from your wedding – if you are allergic you may be left with blotchy skin!
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Do not try anything new – at home or at a salon. Stick to your tried and tested products and you will glow! Don’t forget to make these ten bridal beauty appointments for all your beauty needs!
So bookmark this holy grail list of golden rules!