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By
Megan Pentz-Kluyts RD (SA), registered dietitian
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It
happens every year around this time: we tend to guzzle kilojoule-laden
foods and drinks, wrap up in the evenings because it's too
cold and dark outside, skip workouts because there just isn't
enough time for them in days that are already jam-packed. Sound
familiar? Why not try this simple plan, to help keep your own
health and fitness ethic going?
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Don't
drop your healthy eating habits with the dropping temperatures. |
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| Unlike
many other nutrients, the human body doesn't store extra
water. In addition to its important role in regulating
body temperature, water is important to the body for digestion,
absorption of nutrients and in removing wastes. Don't
forget home heating systems can also cause water loss
by evaporating moisture from our skin. We may not feel
thirsty, but we are losing water and need to replace it
by drinking plenty of fluids. |
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Good
hygiene is another way to greatly decrease your chances
of getting sick this winter. |
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your hands frequently and thoroughly reduces the risk
of receiving and spreading cold and flu germs. It is especially
important to wash carefully after spending time in crowded,
public spaces. Avoid rubbing your eyes, touching your
mouth and sharing drinks with people whether or not they
appear to be sick. Of course, we're talking about rational
behaviour, not obsessional cleansing. |
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A
recent study found that adults who experience regular
and moderate exercise have significantly fewer colds. |
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in the winter, people tend to eat more and exercise less.
Getting out in the sun is good for you, as the sunlight
metabolises your vitamin D, which has a positive effect
on your mood. However, if you don’t like venturing out
into the cold too much, you can keep active indoors. Join
a local gym, or set up your own personal home gym with
a few pieces of exercise equipment. |
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balanced diet that will keep you healthy all year round includes
plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables - these foods
are packed with valuable immune-boosting nutrients. |
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still need to get your five servings a day of fruits and vegetables.
Start by eating plenty of carotenoid-laden vegetables including
winter squash, carrots, red cabbage and even pumpkin. Vegetables
that are rich in carotenoids and biofl avonoids help the body
produce vitamin A to aid in boosting the immune system.
Eat
foods that contain a lot of vitamin C, zinc and other elements
known to help the body fi ght against bacteria. Some of these
foods include citrus fruits, bananas, kiwi fruits, cranberries,
carrots, onions, garlic and yoghurt.
Keeping
up your body's level of folic acid and omega 3 is shown to be
helpful in fighting winter depression.
Nutritious
soups can help to relieve symptoms of a cold and chicken broth
may be helpful to soothe sore throats and coughs. |
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One
of the major nutritional concerns in the winter is maintaining
enough moisture in our bodies, as water is essential to our
health. |
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Any time our bodies are exposed to extreme temperatures - hot
or cold - they use more water to maintain normal temperatures.
Symptoms of dehydration include headache, fatigue, dry nasal
passages, dry cracked lips and general discomfort.
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R 154.00 |
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R 135.00 |
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223.00 |
R 254.00 |
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R 233.00 |
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R 299.00 |
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