As the temperature drops, staying healthy can present a challenge as cold and flu season makes its way into the world. Staying on the healthier side of things can come quite easy during the spring and summer months with the help of the sun and warmer temperatures. Developing a healthy routine, specifically for the cooler times of the year, can not only keep you in line with your fitness goals, but also keep your immune system at tip top shape. Here are a few tasks to add into your daily routine.
1) Add in a Vitamin D supplement. With the sun not making much of an appearance during the fall months, sometimes we lack the needed amount of Vitamin D. By taking in Vitamin D during the fall you will be less prone to infection and inflammation.
2) Prioritize skin care. When the season shifts, the lack of moisture in the air can cause your skin to be dry, which can lead to flare ups and irritable skin.
3) Stay active. It’s easy to become sedentary during this time, however, exercising in cooler temperatures can cause you to burn double the fat. Among many other benefits.
4) Get enough rest. The dreariness can have you feeling tired already, but ensuring you get enough sleep during the night will keep your body energized during the day, even with the lack of sunlight and crispness in the air.
5) Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. Being that they aren’t processed or preserved, they will provide more nutritional value to our bodies, which aids in maintaining a healthy immune system. The list goes on.
With incorporating even just these few tasks into your daily fall routine, you can be rest assured that your body will thrive just as it did in the summer and spring months. Just a few small changes will have you skiing into winter at the top of your game.