7 Foods That Can Help After a Day of Binge Eating

First off, I just wanted to let you know that I think it’s pretty cool that you wanna take care of your health.

Sometimes it’s easy to feel bad about overeating and messing up with your weight loss plan, but just know that doesn’t make you dumb or a failure. In fact, it just makes you normal.

Like it’s normal to mess up. You. Are. Normal.

Now, with that out of the way, I just thought I’d give you a bit of help with getting back on track. Because what feels better then taking in ingredients and foods that just make you feel good? 

Ok, there are probably a LOT of other things that feel better, but that’s beside the point. 😅

So if you’re trying to figure out what to do after binge eating, and you want to be more kind to yourself and your body, then here are some foods that’ll help you do a bit of a reset.

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Important Note: Figure out your own healthy weight for your personal body type with this BMI calculator here. 🙂

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1. Chia Seeds Because They’re Easy 👍 

I love chia seeds because not only are they packed with antioxidants and fiber, but they’re also SUPER easy to just add to things. 

So for instance, you can put them on top of or in your…

• Water
• Juice
• Smoothie
• Oatmeal
• Yogurt
• TAKE YOUR PICK.

And lastly, their fiber help you to stay fuller longer which is a plus if you’re trying to take in fewer calories. So if you had a bit of a food binge the day before and you’re feeling a bit of regret after the fallout, then these might just be the answer. 👌

2. Flax Seeds 😬 

Ok, not as crazy about flax seeds. My mom would put them in cookies to be all “healthy,” and it just didn’t work for me. I’m sorry, I don’t want to be healthy when I eat cookies. 😂

BUT! I will share what you can put them in, and you can test it out yourself to see if it works:

• Hot or cold cereal
• Yogurt
• Different baked goods
• Salads
• Toast
• Smoothies

Here are the benefits

Flax seeds are high in essential omega fatty acids, which Harvard states is great for heart health, preventing cancer, and a lot more. Also, being rich in fiber and other nutrients, you’ll definitely want to add these to your breakfast to help your body feel better after a night out with friends.

So if you have a bit of a belly ache because of the binge eating, then sprinkle some flax seeds on a healthy breakfast and see how you feel!

3. Water 👌

If you’re trying to figure out what to do after a binge, then water is always going to be a good idea.

Also, it’s been shown in studies to help certain people lose weight in different situations. So for instance, in the study linked above, it was shown that drinking around 500 ml (2 cups) of water before a main meal (while on a hypocaloric diet), helped middle aged and older adults lose more weight.

There really have been so many different studies on how water benefits everyone. So I think it’s safe to say that you should fill up a pitcher, and drink some throughout the day.

4. Aloe Vera (And How to Incorporate it Into Food)

I love aloe vera juices. Like the kind you get from Asian grocery stores. They taste just so so good. 👌 

But, if you want an alternative that’s a bit healthier, then you can scoop it out of the plant itself and put it in some juice, water, or a smoothie. Very simple and fun to eat! 

Now you might be thinking, “I don’t have an aloe vera plant, where the heck do I buy it for eating?” I got you.

Amazon and some Walmarts and Whole Foods sell aloe vera for consumption.

Oh, and here’s a good tutorial on how to scoop it out. 😊

And lastly, it’s loaded with nutrients and might help to cleanse your body after a day of unhealthy eating. Pretty cool right?

5. Apples 🍎

If you feel that you overindulged the day before and you need a bit of a reboot, then apples might just be the perfect snack to reach for.

Apples are a great source of fiber and helping you to stay fuller longer which means fewer calories in after a day of taking in a ton of calories.

Also, if you’re eating less, this also means your body gets the chance to relax and detox (in a way) after unhealthy eating. Basically, you’re just putting good nutrients into your body, so it’s a win-win.

And if you want something to pair with it so you’re not just eating an apple, try cutting it up and putting honey and cinnamon on top, or peanut butter for protein!

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

It’s not the easiest to drink, but it does have good health benefits and can be great if you’re trying to make more healthy choices.

Basically, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been shown in a small study to help improve insulin sensitivity.

Also, the melanoidins in apple cider vinegar may increase the good bacteria in your gut which is essential for keeping you healthy, and can help you stay slim.

Just make sure not to drink it by itself! Apple cider vinegar can be harmful to your esophagus if drunk by itself (over time). So put it in some tea or dilute it in a big glass of water and you should be all good!

7. Salmon

Sometimes the foods we eat on a day of binge eating can really increase the inflammation in our bodies (so think fried and sugar-rich foods).

So if you want to take care of your body, then try having salmon for your lunch or dinner. It has omega-3 fatty acids which is a great fat for decreasing inflammation.

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When it comes to learning how to detox after eating junk food, there are so many good habits and healthy foods that can help out.

And there really is no need to worry if you had a day of eating unhealthy. Just make sure to consume some healthy dishes the next day and take a relaxing walk to stay casually active.