Eat intentionally, live consciously over the holidays to stay safe – experts
Eat nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein and try high quality supplements with proven absorption
With a fourth Covid-19 wave underway and a successive festive season during the pandemic, three health experts have urged South Africans to keep boosting immunity and to manage stress over the holidays to counter illness.
International Health Expert, Maria Ascencao has encouraged South Africans to strive to eat and live intentionally and take all the necessary precautions to stay healthy.
“Being more intentional about the food you eat, what you do every day, what you read and what you talk about will help the public to make healthier decisions.”
“Choose immune boosting foods, eat mindfully and avoid over-indulging. Drink more water, eliminate distractions during mealtimes and give thanks for your meals,” said Ascencao.
Pharmacist and life coach Giulia Criscuolo urged the public to learn from last year’s holiday season when the pandemic contributed to a spike in mental health challenges. She warned that “pandemic fatigue” and fear may contribute to stress.
“Remain kind – everyone you meet is experiencing difficulty. Try to have a flexible attitude, get enough restorative sleep, identify triggers, practice mindfulness stress relief strategies and exercise regularly. Take personal action to safeguard your mental health,” said Criscuolo.
Health practitioner and expert in homeopathy, Dr Arnike Redelinghuys said it is essential to continue boosting immunity during the holidays: “Research shows that healthy nutrition, including supplementation with vitamins and minerals has beneficial effects on immunity,” she said.
“Eat nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein and try high quality supplements with proven absorption such as Biomax Liposomal Vitamin C, BetterYou DLux vitamin D oral spray, highly bioactive Bio-Milk Thistle, which contains organic silymarin, found to help improve liver and brain function and Felix which contains Affron – proven to help enhance mood, sleep and cognitive health,” she added.
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