As temperatures dip down to 30 degrees, I have begun longing for a hot beverage and a winter coat. The coldest season is fast approaching. Here are some tips to stay healthy in the winter!
1. Drink Water
Staying hydrated is especially important in the colder months. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day will have so many positive benefits such as clearing your skin and keeping it from drying out, boosting your immune system and flushing out toxins!
2. Exercise
Winter is definitely not the most appealing time to exercise when there’s the opportunity to bundle up inside with some hot chocolate, but exercising is still important! Exercising will keep you in shape and it can even help combat seasonal affective disorder through the release of endorphins.
3. Switch Coffee for Tea
I recently started drinking vanilla lattes religiously, so I have come to understand how difficult it is to give up coffee. However, herbal beverages are one of the best things to drink (aside from water, of course). I recommend starting the day with some green tea. The caffeine will wake you up, and the benefits of this tea include boosting your metabolism, clearing your skin, lowered risk of cancer and many more!
4. Moisturize
Cold weather leads to dry and cracked skin, and hot showers just dry out your skin even more. If you’re like me and can’t give up your hot showers in the cold weather, be sure to find a good moisturizer and moisturize daily!
5. Sleep Well
This is something that should be done year-round, but it also important in the winter. Getting a good amount of sleep (at least 7 hours) can cure the winter blues, banish those under-eye circles, and help repair your heart and blood vessels.
6. Eat Your Veggies
Eating healthy is one of the best ways to live a healthful life. Luckily, dark leafy greens and other fruits and veggies thrive in the winter month! Brighten up your plate with some kale or winter squash this season!
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Have a happy and healthy winter!