As we head into the cooler months, sniffles and colds become much more common. To help prevent these affecting you, it’s important to take care of your immune system - which is our network of processes that protect us from bugs. It can be strengthened in many ways, such as; eating a healthy balanced diet containing vitamins, sleeping well, regular hand washing, exercising regularly and limiting stress.
So next time you’re in the supermarket why not pick up some colourful fruits that are packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, helping to keep you strong and healthy.
There’s plenty of evidence to show that a healthy and balanced diet can help to reduce the risk of many medical conditions.
Apples are one of my favourite fruits, they are packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamin C which has a number of benefits, from helping to boost immunity to keeping skin healthy. 🍏
Just like cars, our brains need fuel to keep going. Choosing healthy and nutritious meals throughout the day, challenging yourself to new problems, exercising and sleeping well, all help to contribute to having a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Why not start the new school year with a healthy and nutritious lunchbox for your child. 🍽
Pick and mix one tasty option from each of the five core food groups every day for a healthier lunch: 🍇 Fruit (e.g. fresh, frozen, pureed and canned in natural juice)
🌽 Vegetables, legumes and beans
🧀 Milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives
🍗 Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
🥖 Grain (cereal) foods
💦 Plain water
Wishing you all a happy and healthy start to the new academic year.
For more advice and information please pop by and see me in clinic.
