Winter Wellness
Winter is here and already the shorted days and cooler temps have meant it feels like winter is setting in.
So that here are my top tips to keep wellness focused this winter.
Firstly, Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate,
During the winter months, it is important to maintain hydration I’m sure you have heard after all that your made up of 70% water. Its easy however to become dehydrated or experience the symptoms of dehydration including a dry mouth, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain, particularly in cooler months.
Dehydration allows toxins to build up in our system that create headaches, fatigue, and weight gain so drinking water is important for winter wellness.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are also important in maintaining hydration - Winter food choices can often contribute to dehydration so to keep your body functioning optimally keep up those veggies. Vegetables and fruit provide water that is infused with trace minerals and electrolytes the body needs.
Adding a very small amount of high-quality salt occasionally also assists with maintaining hydration and assists with maintaining a balance and less fluctuation in your hydration levels.
Eat Seasonally
Eating food appropriate to the season has a number of advantages nutritionally we need to vary our diet and seasonal eating dose this in a way that naturally supports your body. In Winter there is an abundance of citrus fruits in season which are high in vitamin C to naturally support your immune system. Include root vegetables including beetroot, carrots rich in beta-carotene, and high in fiber. Also in season fennel, silverbeet, and Brussels sprouts providing vitamin E, folate, and essential fiber. Base your meals around a range of seasonal produce to include a range of nutrients.
Eating seasonally is also more sustainable as the produce is more available in season its also often cheaper as production requires fewer greenhouses, resources, and packaging, transport, and production costs are lower.
Tea and broth
Drinking tea and broth in winter is an excellent way to stay hydrated and warm. Making hot and cool teas and broths is a simple way to support your health during the cooler months and there are many well-documented health benefits. Lemon and ginger made with fresh lemon and ginger is a personal favorite. Using natural seasonal produce will ensure the best wellness outcomes. Making your own is more affordable.
Firstly, Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate,
During the winter months, it is important to maintain hydration I’m sure you have heard after all that your made up of 70% water. Its easy however to become dehydrated or experience the symptoms of dehydration including a dry mouth, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and weight gain, particularly in cooler months.
Dehydration allows toxins to build up in our system that create headaches, fatigue, and weight gain so drinking water is important for winter wellness.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are also important in maintaining hydration - Winter food choices can often contribute to dehydration so to keep your body functioning optimally keep up those veggies. Vegetables and fruit provide water that is infused with trace minerals and electrolytes the body needs.
Adding a very small amount of high-quality salt occasionally also assists with maintaining hydration and assists with maintaining a balance and less fluctuation in your hydration levels.
Eat Seasonally
Eating food appropriate to the season has a number of advantages nutritionally we need to vary our diet and seasonal eating dose this in a way that naturally supports your body. In Winter there is an abundance of citrus fruits in season which are high in vitamin C to naturally support your immune system. Include root vegetables including beetroot, carrots rich in beta-carotene, and high in fiber. Also in season fennel, silverbeet, and Brussels sprouts providing vitamin E, folate, and essential fiber. Base your meals around a range of seasonal produce to include a range of nutrients.
Eating seasonally is also more sustainable as the produce is more available in season its also often cheaper as production requires fewer greenhouses, resources, and packaging, transport, and production costs are lower.
Tea and broth
Drinking tea and broth in winter is an excellent way to stay hydrated and warm. Making hot and cool teas and broths is a simple way to support your health during the cooler months and there are many well-documented health benefits. Lemon and ginger made with fresh lemon and ginger is a personal favorite. Using natural seasonal produce will ensure the best wellness outcomes. Making your own is more affordable.
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