5 Tips to Stay Healthy in Autumn
It’s officially autumn! While temperatures are still steamy in some regions, we’ll soon be celebrating sweater weather, apple cider and pumpkin spice, and shorter days. Take advantage of the seasonal change to reset your healthy routines. Here are 5 tips to boost your health and wellness right now.
- Wash your hands. Yes, this is Hygiene 101, but hot water and soap is one of the easiest ways to keep germs at bay.
- Fill your plate with fall produce. Consuming seasonal produce is cost-effective while providing better flavor and higher nutritional content. For a helpful breakdown of the nutrients in autumn’s most popular fruit and veggies, plus tasty preparation suggestions, check out this article: Fall Fruits and Vegetables: What’s in Season?
- Hydrate. You still need to drink plenty of water in autumn, even though the cooler weather may not make you as thirty as hot summer days. Indoor heating can cause fluid loss, so keep a water bottle filled to sip on throughout the day.
- Stay home if you don’t feel well. No one wants to miss out on fall festivities, but autumn and winter as known as “flu season” for a reason. If you aren’t feeling well or are coughing or running a temperature, take a sick day to rest and speed up recovery while avoiding spreading germs.
- Stay (or get) active. Fresh air, sunshine, and movement are a great combination to boost your health, both physical and mental. Rake leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, chop wood for a bonfire, or just take a stroll to admire the fall foliage.
What is your favorite healthy habit for autumn?
