Salud
SUMMER SIMMER!
BY ANGELICA GAVALDON
Summer is here and with the temperature rising, it is important
to adjust ourselves to the weather change to keep our bodies
healthy and energized throughout the day. Here are my top
tips on how to enjoy a healthy, safe summer this year:
Stay Hydrated
Sometimes we are so busy or having so
much fun that we forget to drink water.
That is, until a low hits us, our mouths
start to feel dry, or we get a headache,
and we realize that we have not been
drinking enough. It is important to make
it a habit to start your day with a full glass
of water, which will help you
set the tone for hydrating
throughout the day. Every
day, you should aim for 8 to
10 glasses of water to feel
energized and keep your
body functioning properly.
The fact is water is life. We
all seem to forget how this
simple natural resource is
a major need for our body
to stay alive. There are many reasons to prioritize
drinking water, from cognitive function to digestive
health, glowing skin, fighting fatigue, to maintaining
a healthy weight.
Eat More Refreshing Foods
With the weather heating up, fruits and vegetables
become more appealing. This makes it a good time
to take advantage of all of the delicious seasonal
fruits and vegetables and eat healthier. Grill with a little bit of
olive oil instead of frying your veggies and get creative with
watermelons, mangoes, and cantaloupe, which are all great
seasonal fruits you can enjoy even on salads.
Get your Vitamin D
The sun can provide many health benefits, but make sure you
use protection and try to avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 4
pm, when the sun is at its peak. If
you have activities planned around
that time, try to stay more in the
shade and reapply sunblock. Always
wear a hat, sunglasses and as much
protection as you can. I feel like a
hypocrite when I write this, since I am
pretty much swimming all day with my
son during the summer months, but I
know what I should be doing! While I
do apply sunblock diligently throughout the
summer, if you look at my skin compared to
another woman my age that is not in the sun
as much, it will convince you immediately
that you should stay out of the sun.
Stay Active
There is no better time to get fit than during
the summer.
Yes, we can all
make excuses
and say we are
too busy with
the kids, but
flip the switch
in your head. If
you are honest
with yourself,
there is no easier
time than summer to start MOVING. Walk with the kids, swim
with them, play tennis, surf, take them on bike rides, or go to the
beach and play Frisbee. Join them on whatever it is they love to
do. Whatever it is that keeps you from sitting, at the end of the
day it all adds up!
Hopefully, these tips are easy for you to implement into your daily
routine so you can have a healthy, safe summer.
28 GBSAN.COM | AUGUST 2020