Power Meals
Overindulging can disrupt your GI system and slow down your digestion,” says Susan Albers, a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic and the author of the new book Hanger Management. “To rev your metabolism and feel fired up, feed your body right. It’s about nourishing yourself mindfully.” That means meals packed with the nutrients you need. Breakfast “You can’t beat some eggs and whole-grain toast to get yourself back on track,” says Keri Gans, R.D.N., a Shape Brain Trust member and the author of The Small Change Diet. Eggs contain vitamin B12, which gives you energy. They’re also rich in cysteine, an amino acid that helps your body produce glutathione, an antioxidant that becomes depleted when you drink alcohol, she says. Healthy whole-grain toast is loaded with filling fiber, keeping you satiated all…