Summer is probably
the best part of the year, warm weather, tropical vacations and fun times at
the beach. Lets face it we wish it could
be beautiful all year around but that’s not the case. With summer coming to an end cold weather is
not too far behind. This is why it is
important to take these steps to prepare your body against the changing
season.
1)
The first tip to prepare for the change of
season is to pump your body full of vitamin C.
The highest amount of Vitamin C in commonly used plant sources can be
found in the following items:
GREEN CHILLI PEPPERS-244mg per serving
RED PEPPERS-190mg per serving
PARSLEY- 130mg per serving
BROCCOLI-90mg per serving
Most of us think that the highest content of vitamin C is
consumed through fruits. Fruits are high
in vitamin C content as well but not as much as plant sources mentioned
earlier. Some fruits that contain
vitamin C are:
PAPAYA-60mg
per serving
STRAWBERRY-60mg per serving
ORANGE-50mg per serving
LEMON-40mg per serving
2)
Do the things you should do everyday such as
washing hands often throughout the day, drink your eight glasses of water
daily, and get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Getting the proper rest at night plays a
major part in the way your body repairs and detoxes itself. So getting proper rest is very important. One of the fastest ways germs are transmitted
is airborne, but the number one way that we contract viruses is by not doing
the simple gesture of washing our hands.
The average person touches their face 2-4 times every hour. It may not seem like a lot, but that’s over
5500 times in a day. Think about how
many different surfaces and items we touch throughout the day. Scary I know but washing your hands can cut
down on the transmission of germs by a huge amount.
3)
Exercise is huge in every aspect of our lives
and has many health benefits. Regular exercise can reduce the amount of
stress and help prevent the contraction of bacteria. When the body is stressed the immune system
is weakened and this can cause your body to be susceptible to contracting viruses. Exercising also helps the body naturally
detox and rid your body of harmful toxins.
So exercising at least three times a week can really be beneficial to
getting yourself ready for the change of season.
4)
Keep a clean house and be sure to clean on a
regular basis. Many germs and bacteria
can live on surfaces for days without being noticed. The best way to prevent this from happening
is to always keep clean. After cooking
and preparing meals be sure to immediately clean all surrounding surfaces to
ensure that germs are being killed. One
thing that may be simple but often forgotten is to keep hand sanitizer
handy. Hand sanitizer is a great option
when you are in places were bathrooms aren’t readily available. Killing germs before they have a chance to be
transmitted is key.
5) Last but not least it is important to eat
healthier. Not only does your diet help boost your immune system in a variety of
ways. It also helps you feel better
throughout the day. The better you feel
leads to a better mood and less stress.
Eating a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables is very important. This is were antioxidants come from. Antioxidants provide the necessary nutrients
your body needs to fight off and prevent illnesses.
