The Holiday Pretox

Prepare for the Sun

Pretox with: Goji berries. Why? They're the superfood Madonna and Kate Moss nibble on. These berries are full of beta-carotene, which protects skin from sun damage, and B vitamins and antioxidants, which boost the immune system. Eat a daily serving of 10g to 30g.

Repair Hair

Pretox with: Collagen supplements. Why? You can combat sun damage to hair by plumping it up with collagen, taking a supplement to boost the body's natural levels of it.

Get Hydrated

Pretox with: Water. Why? Air conditioning on planes can dry out the skin and, without enough water you’ll get dehydrated. Drink one-and-a-half litres of water every day for at least two weeks.

Cleanse your Skin

Pretox with: Avocado Why? Avocados are packed full of vitamin E, which is great for healthy, glowing skin. Include them in your diet or mash one up and use it as an organic face mask.

Toughen Up

Pretox with: Exercise Why? Interval training is the best way to build up endurance for nights out. Go for 20- to 30-minute jogs and do short bursts of sprinting every five minutes. Start two or three weeks before your holiday and go jogging three to four times a week. Gradually build up the intensity of the sprinting and the distance covered.

Line your Stomach

Pretox with: Pro-biotic yoghurt. Why? By day, you may be mixing chips pizza and sangria; by night, sampling exotic delicacies. Your stomach won't know what's hit it. Eating live natural yoghurt or taking a pro-biotic supplement beforehand will boost the body's natural bacterial balance. This will protect against infection and prepare the digestive system for foreign food.
 
Protect your Liver

Pretox with: Milk thistle. Why? Milk-thistle extract (silymarin) contains an antioxidant that helps to cleanse the liver. If you're drinking for a prolonged period - in other words, every day - your liver will have to work harder to get rid of the toxins. Take a daily supplement from a week before your holiday until two weeks after you get home.