During these cold, dark, and busy months your body and immune system become vulnerable and therefore you are much more susceptible to all the nasty bugs around at this time of year. To avoid becoming rundown and help reduce your chances of catching that cold that everyone else has, follow our top tips showing you the best ways to stay healthy during winter.
Support your immune system
When your body is fighting off winter coughs and colds, it needs a bit of support, so taking in added vitamins and minerals – such as Zinc and Vitamin C – is essential. Try getting some vitamin chews, such as these ones by Seven Seas, or buy vitamin boosting juices such as these ones by M&S.
Support your immune system
When your body is fighting off winter coughs and colds, it needs a bit of support, so taking in added vitamins and minerals – such as Zinc and Vitamin C – is essential. Try getting some vitamin chews, such as these ones by Seven Seas, or buy vitamin boosting juices such as these ones by M&S.
Active Health Raspberry & Redcurrant Juice Booster with Baobab, M&S, £3.50
Immune Support Soft Chews, Seven Seas, £5.99
Up Your Vitamin Intake Through Fruit And Veg
Our body usually makes vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, but during the winter months we don’t make enough, and so don’t get the amount we need. Veg, such as these M&S Vitamin D mushrooms, contain 100% of your RDA of vitamin D in just three mushrooms – so it doesn’t matter if it rains for a week!
Up Your Vitamin Intake Through Fruit And Veg
Our body usually makes vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, but during the winter months we don’t make enough, and so don’t get the amount we need. Veg, such as these M&S Vitamin D mushrooms, contain 100% of your RDA of vitamin D in just three mushrooms – so it doesn’t matter if it rains for a week!
Snack on Healthy Fats
Nuts are a great way to eat your daily dose of healthy fats. They also contain vitamins and minerals and stop you snacking on treats.
Snack on Healthy Fats
Nuts are a great way to eat your daily dose of healthy fats. They also contain vitamins and minerals and stop you snacking on treats.
Hydrotherapy
Try a 30 second blast of cold water at the end of your shower for instant energy and a boost to your circulation.
Hydrotherapy
Try a 30 second blast of cold water at the end of your shower for instant energy and a boost to your circulation.
Stay hydrated
If you did have a little too much to drink the night before (it happens to us all!) then as well as re-hydrating with water, sip on some coconut water the day after to replace lost electrolytes, such as potassium.
Stay hydrated
If you did have a little too much to drink the night before (it happens to us all!) then as well as re-hydrating with water, sip on some coconut water the day after to replace lost electrolytes, such as potassium.
Make the most of the sunshine
The depletion in Vitamin D levels that come with the much shorter, darker, winter days can effect both our energy levels and mood. Increase your Vitamin D levels by ensuring you are getting as much fresh air during daylight hours as possible. Try getting off the bus one stop early in the morning and walking the rest of the way, or making sure you get out of the office at lunch time.
Make the most of the sunshine
The depletion in Vitamin D levels that come with the much shorter, darker, winter days can effect both our energy levels and mood. Increase your Vitamin D levels by ensuring you are getting as much fresh air during daylight hours as possible. Try getting off the bus one stop early in the morning and walking the rest of the way, or making sure you get out of the office at lunch time.
Keep active
Exercise helps to increase your energy levels and will stop you feeling sluggish. Why not mix it up by starting a new exercise routine such as Tabata – a firm favourite amongst celebrities such as Elle Macpherson and Kelly Brook. The full workout is just 20 minutes and is scientifically proven to get you fitter, faster.
Keep active
Exercise helps to increase your energy levels and will stop you feeling sluggish. Why not mix it up by starting a new exercise routine such as Tabata – a firm favourite amongst celebrities such as Elle Macpherson and Kelly Brook. The full workout is just 20 minutes and is scientifically proven to get you fitter, faster.