Here are ten easy tips to stay healthy and fit during the cold and chilling days of the winter season.
Grapefruit, kiwifruit, and oranges are all delicious and in the season over winter. Try to add fruit to your breakfast if you’re not already, and add an extra serve of vegetables to each main meal. Broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower are great winter vegetables, particularly for soups.
Black and green tea has antioxidant effects. Some studies show people who drink tea regularly, their blood vessels are healthier and their risk of heart disease reduce.
Omega 3 fatty acids are a healthy type of fat that is naturally found in many types of food including fish, plant seeds and nuts. Omega 3 fatty acids are great for reducing pain in joints and stiffness as they are a natural anti-inflammatory. Omega 3 fatty acids help to cope up with depression, which people commonly feel during the shorter days of winter.
Maintaining proper diet and exercise routines is also necessary to get rid of seasonal ailments. The chilly and unpleasant weather makes it very difficult to find the motivation to get to the gym or go outside for exercises.
A fiber-rich diet like apples, oats, and nuts help to decrease inflammation and boost immune system function. It also helps reduce cholesterol levels in the body and aids in weight loss and protection against diabetes.
Onions, garlic, ginger, and cilantro are the perfect items to add flavor to your dishes. Not only do they make food taste great, but they’re also shown to help improve immune function. Turmeric has an antibiotic effect traditionally used in Chinese and Indian medicine.
Taking lots of vitamin C during the winter will help your body to fight with cold and flu symptoms.Vitamin D helps to supplement the lack of light experienced during winter. Vitamin D is important as it helps to absorb other important vitamins like vitamin A, iron and calcium.
Herbal teas like lemon, ginger, green tea can ease depression and anxiety by calming nerves and relaxing your body. They can also help you sleep better.
During winter when the days get shorter, your body will naturally want to sleep longer and will adjust. Try to go to bed as early as possible to give your body rest.
Going for a walk whenever weather permits it will improve your stress levels, even if you may also want to develop the habit of deep breathing whenever you feel anxiety. Meditation and mindfulness are great practices for managing stress as well.
