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Winter is well and truly here. It’s a time of colds and flus, which makes it an excellent time to get super healthy to fight off those nasty bugs. So, here are a few tips on how to become healthier. Eat super foods Eat whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.
These foods are rich in nutritious fibre, which do wonders for your health. Fibrous foods not only curb your appetite but they help control your help you reduce your risk of some types of cancer and coronary heart disease. Incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. They boost immune function and brainpower and help balance your cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in plant based oils (e.g. soybean, walnut, canola) and oily fish (e.g. tuna, salmon).  CalciumGet plenty of calcium into your diet by munching on and milk products, peanuts, broccoli, tofu and wholemeal bread. Calcium can strengthen your bones and reduces risk of osteoporosis. Reduce your risk of osteoporosis, even further by living healthily, i.e. exercising, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake.
Zinc Increase your zinc intake. It helps strengthen your immunity. Good sources of zinc include animal products, seafood, peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts and sesame seeds.
Clean up your act
This sounds pretty obvious, but being hygienic keeps flu causing germs at bay. This is especially important at this time of year when people start coming down with colds and flus. Make sure you rest and stay away from work when you are unwell to prevent the spreading of germs to your co-workers. Make sure you wash your hands after blowing your nose and use tissues.  Exercise Exercise has many, many benefits. Regular exercise can boost your immune system, reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, it strengthens your bones, reduces stress and blood pressure, and keeps your digestive system super healthy. Some types of exercise, like yoga and Pilates can improve your posture and help prevent injuries if practiced correctly.
Chill out A little bit of stress can be okay because can help motivate you, but too much can be detrimental to your health. Too much stress in your life can exasperate feelings of depression and it can make you more susceptible to illnesses. To lessen your stress, keep active, talk problems over with your friends and family and take time out for yourself. If stress becomes too hard to handle it might be a good idea to seek professional help.  Go organic Eating organically is good for your health. Organic foods are typically higher in essential nutrients, such as vitamins A, C and E, which are antioxidants. These antioxidants help fight cancer causing free radicals. Another benefit of organic foods is that they are free of harmful artificial pesticides, which may cause cancer, immune deficiencies, fertility problems and nerve damage. Krystle Chester |
