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5 Holistic Ways To Get Ready For Summer!
From a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Holistic Nutritionist
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and it is a great time to enjoy Brick's many outdoor spaces, such as Windward Beach. Here are 5 holistic tips to get ready for the great outdoors!
- Keep hydrated
The sun can dehydrate you faster than you realize. On average, you should drink around 13 cups, or three liters, of water per day; if you’re outdoors, that amount should increase to around four liters. Getting enough water isn’t limited to drinking, either. Roughly 20% of your daily fluid intake comes from the food you eat, so focus on hydrating foods this summer. - Protect your skin
Every sunburn you get increases the risk of developing melanoma. Wearing, at minimum, SPF 15 sunscreen and reapplying it often, along with wearing protective clothing – like sunglasses, hats, and long-sleeve sun-protective shirts – can help prevent both sunburn and its dangerous long-term effects. - Embrace yourself
Summer is a time of heightened insecurity for lots of people; more skin is showing, the weather is warmer, and crowds are larger. But remember this – the only way to have a “beach body” is to have a body and head to the beach. - Load up on produce
Many more plants are in season in the summer, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. Eating seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables can be better for your wallet ‒ and tastier, too. - Eat the rainbow Not only do colorful fruits and vegetables look beautiful on your plate, but they’re also important for getting diverse sources of fiber! If you're eating the rainbow, you’re treating yourself to a varied group of nutrients that all play vital roles for your health. Greens, for instance, contain detoxifying properties, while orange-colored foods contain free radical‒fighting carotenoids.
Ultimately, we live in a fabulous community with many resources that make summertime so much fun. We don't need to stress about being healthy. Follow these simple tips to make the most of summertime in Brick!
I am a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Holistic Nutritionist. I help people just like you achieve their health goals with personalized programs. My specializations include Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Stress Relief, Weight Loss and overcoming digestive health issues (such as IBS and Colitis). If you want more information about my services, book a FREE 30 minute strategy session by clicking here: https://www.heathershealthhabits.com/booking-calendar/free-30-minute-strategy-call?referral=book_button_widget
