HealthLifestyle

Be healthy, be wise!

A few tips to maintain optimal health while celebrating the seaside - or wherever you may be.

Did You Know? One way to help stay healthy and fit is to have a hearty breakfast. Porridge is perfect: a warm bowl of porridge will give you energy, and keep you feeling full for longer.

Add dried or fresh fruit and you won’t need sugar – and it’ll help you hit your 5-a-day target too!

Stay healthy for Christmas – wash your hands! That’s our tip this week, as many succumb to flu and stomach bugs.  Keeping your hands clean really is the best defense.

Remember to get enough sleep every night – 6 hours should be a minimum target.

Stock up on vitamin C.  For those who are spending these festive days next to a swimming pool or at the ocean, pack a few oranges and berries and snack away.

Lastly, remember to laugh a lot.  ‘Tis the season to be jolly and laughter boosts the immune system.

We wish you good health this holiday season!

(Partially sourced from www.maryhowtrust.org)

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