The holiday season is a time for celebration, a time for reunions and family gatherings, and a time to reconnect with friends and loved ones. It is also a time when many people overeat, drink too much, and get caught up in unhealthy activities.
This blog by Medbox Elements Healthcare, the leading home healthcare service provider, will cover how to be healthy during the holidays regardless of your busy schedule:
Be on the move:
Although each day is shorter in the early fall, take time to be active. Go outside at the end of your workday and do some light stretching, play outdoors with the kids after lunchtime, or ride your bike to the grocery store and back to get something you forgot to buy earlier in the day. Playing tag or building a tent can help with this; you could also try having a game of jump rope with them! Staying active as a family is a great way to not only bond more but refresh yourself from the stresses of daily life too. A healthier immune system will allow us all to stay well into fall and winter when we might spend more time indoors due to colder weather!
More Focus on Fun, Less on Food:
Sure, making a gingerbread house is fun, but it’s time for you and your cookie-baking crew to take a break from all the sweetness by trying something new. While a homemade ornament or two never hurt anybody, why not try something even more festive? Maybe volunteering with other families and exchanging holiday cheer could be just what the season needs. After all, with so much goodwill in the room, everyone walks away feeling warm and fuzzy!
Do Not Forget to Rest:
There are bound to be a lot of fun days during the holiday months and meals you’ll want to be at. However overbooking yourself like this can lead way to increased stress, low energy, and straining your social life. Remember to make time for relaxing too by sticking to a regular time for dinner both at home with family but when that isn’t possible then bring a healthier, made-to-go alternative with you!
Hydration is the Key:
It might be cold outside, but it’s important to drink lots of water every day and not just during the holidays. Colder temperatures can have us forget that we need to stay hydrated. Make sure to carry a water bottle with you at all times in order to remind yourself each time you go for a sip of your favourite beverage… or maybe at least until you remember!
Fruits and Vegetables Are Your Real Friend:
In the festive season, homes are filled with sweets and savouries that can make anyone’s mouth water with a taste. But, among all these, you shouldn’t forget your true friends: fruits and vegetables. While sweets can provide relief to the mind by eating great things, it is fruits and vegetables that will supply the body with essential nutrients to keep you energized for the entire festive season. They will also keep your immunity system strong in the cold season.