During Holiday Season we need to take care of ourselves in order not to catch colds or flu and survive holiday stress followed by excessive weight gain.
As a Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, I always encourage my clients to follow these tips on how to feel and look fabulous during stressful holiday season:
I. To avoid Colds and Flu:
* Try to eat more fall/winter vitamin C and bioflavonoid-rich foods (to boost the power of vitamin C) to boost our immunity and prevent colds and flu.
Oranges, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, beets, beans, pumpkin, cauliflower, turnips, parsnips, horseradish, garlic, sweet potatoes, kale, lemons, grapefruits, persimmons, kiwi, pomegranates, apples, pears.
* Try to eat more colorful foods which are also rich in antioxidants to stay healthy this season.
II. To prevent Colds and Flu + weight gain
* Try to avoid super unhealthy foods including starchy carbohydrates (corn/potato chips) baked potatoes, bread, pasta, corn/potato chips, cooked fats, fast foods, junk foods to avoid excessive weight gain and stress on our system.
* Try to be a smart grocery shopper in order to avoid buying super unhealthy foods that can suppress our immunity and make us catch easily colds and flu.
III. To avoid weight gain:
* Try to drink more water (hot water with half a lemon), eat more seasonal detox fruits and vegetables as well as fiber rich foods to improve our elimination and get rid of toxins which always help manage weight.
* If you don’t have time for exercises, be creative and use exercise shortcuts such as walking upstairs, vacuuming, sweeping, grocery shopping, ironing, cleaning etc. to have fun and stay in shape.
IV. To reduce holiday stress:
* Incorporate more whole foods rich in anti-stress vitamins and minerals – stress fighters to reduce stress.
* Try Inner Balance Exercise or Three Simple Exercises to relax and get rid of stress headaches;
* Practice Sun Salutation to get rid of frustration;
* Don’t forget about Laughter Therapy or Instant Mood Boosters to get into better mood;
* Always take care of your sleep using what works for you best; including Good Night Kiss, Let It Go Journal or Healthy Sex.
V. To look fabulous:
To look fabulous we need more fiber rich foods to improve our elimination, have more sleep and have beauty remedies and homemade facials for our dry skin at least twice a week.
And of course, we need breathe, smile and be happy if we want to survive holidays and feel and look fabulous.
P.S. Don’t forget to listen to my Radio Show for Women “Feel and Look Fabulous with Irina” for more tips.
© Irina Wardas, HHC
Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert
NaturalCounselor.com
