Party season is here! It’s an exciting time filled with lots of activities, socialising, good food, and good moods.
But amidst all of the celebrations, you should be mindful of your health. Being on top of your health can help you stay on track for the new year ahead! Explore our top Christmas health tips for this party season with us.
Why is Christmas health important?
While your health is important, being on top of it at Christmas is more important than ever. Staying healthy and looking after yourself when party season is coming can help you:
– Stay on top of your nutrition
-Manage stress
-Set the tone for the new year ahead
-Stay energised throughout the holidays
-Provide immune system support during the winter time
5 Top Christmas Health tips to look after your body this season
Staying on top of your health this party season is not down to a single factor, it involves several lifestyle factors. Here are 5 ways to do so:
1.Try to eat less than usual
While having a one off night out or festive meal may not make much of a difference, if you have multiple commitments across a whole month, be conscious. Remember little things can add up, so you might want to scale back on your portion sizes being mindful of when you eat and have meals. Always try to stick to healthier options low in saturated fat, salt and artificial ingredients.
2.Opt for healthier options
If you’re eating at home, try to eat natural and healthy foods. Eat lean meat , remove fat, and try to limit processed food consumption whenever possible. Try to eat light and have lots of fibre from fruit and vegetables! However, if you eat out, try to opt for healthier meal options that fit within your diet rather than opting for favourites. Try to stay away from deep-fried food, cream or cheese sauces.
3.Stay within the alcohol guidelines
Sometimes, it can be tempting to have a cheeky few drinks when celebrating the Christmas season, but if you have several parties, you should be careful. It’s important you don’t go over the recommended 14 units a week. To prevent this from happening at home or out, try to read the labels to see how many units each drink contains. In addition to the units, opt smartly for certain alcohols. Some are higher in calories than others, which can impact your waistline!
4.Socialise smartly
Often, we put such a focus on our physical health we tend to overlook our dental health. While there’s a lot of socialising involved at Christmas, you want to be conscious of the best way it’s socialising. Sometimes, it’s not always best to socialise with lots of alcohol and unhealthy foods, as it can take a toll on your mental health. Try to go to different social settings, like meeting a friend for a winter walk or having coffee. That way you can save money and stay away from unhealthy temptations!
5.Try to hydrate yourself
During this season, sometimes it can be easy to forget to stay on top of your water intake. Busy schedules, parties to attend and socialising can make it easy to neglect hydration. Moreover, alcohol acts as a diuretic, which can make you urinate more, leading to extensive fluid loss and contributing to dehydration. Processed foods high in salt and sugar can also contribute to dehydration. So, try to have at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.
Add herbal teas to your routine
In addition to the top tips above, try adding a few herbal teas to your routine. Our herbal teas are either low in caffeine or caffeine-free, supporting many health benefits to get you through this party season! Here are five herbal teas we recommend you try out:
NutraReflux
First up is NutraReflux, an herbal tea that supports your stomach and digestion. It’s a great tea to help find a balance between heavy foods and alcohol this party season. NutraReflux contains ginger, which helps contribute to the function of your intestinal tract and wellbeing. It also has Shatavari root, fenugreek, and peppermint, which maintain the balance and comfort of your digestive system—a must during Christmas!
NutraHead
One way to stay fresh and on top of this festive season’s busy schedules is to gather a moment to clear your mind with NutraHead. This herbal tea helps you relax after a demanding day with various natural and rejuvenating herbs. In NutraHead there’s a range of ingredients such as Feverfew and Cinnamon which helps add relaxation and comfort to the head. Alongside lavender and peppermint, it helps you relax a bit more easily and have a healthy sleep. Overall, it’s a fantastic tea to help support mental wellbeing.
Ginseng & Ginger
Ginseng & Ginger is a fantastic flagship tea that can be an additional energy boost to support you through the party season. This caffeine-free tea helps support immune system function, stamina bursts, and vitality. It also contributes to physical and mental wellbeing, being a fantastic all-rounder tea to have this Christmas season.
Liquorice & Cinnamon
Another flagship herbal tea we recommend you try is Liquorice & Cinnamon. It packs a warm punch, awakening your taste buds amongst the festive food and drinks. Liquorice in this tea helps maintain your energy levels and complexion—a must for the festive photos! Cinnamon helps encourage blood circulation, strengthen the body, and is high in antioxidants, helping your body fight off free radicals from oxidative stress.
NutraDefence
A premium blend we recommend you try is NutraDefence. This blend contains a range of herbs from liquorice, eucalyptus, astragalus, elderberry, ginger, ginseng, thyme, boneset, calendula and mullein. Liquorice, elderberry, ginger, mullein, ginseng and thyme support your immune system- a must in this season of colds and viruses!
Eucalyptus calendula, mullein, and thyme also support mouth and throat health, helping you stay on top of oral hygiene this party season. NutraDefence is a fantastic tea that helps contribute to normal immune and respiratory function during the festive period.
Summarising Christmas health tips
To conclude our Christmas health tips, throughout December and into January, try to make small adjustments to your lifestyle to maintain your physical and mental health.
Some simple changes to implement are cutting down portion sizes, eating natural food, staying within alcohol units, staying hydrated and socialising without alcohol or bad food.
If possible, try to add some herbal teas to your diet! They have multiple benefits, like being a great digestive aid, supporting the immune system, and helping you relax during the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
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