Summer is in full flow, and hopefully, most of us are feeling good and appreciating the warm rays and lazy, sweet days! That being said, there is always room for improvement, remember, we are always in a state of working progress!
Throughout summer, and beyond, it pays to watch your well-being and maintain a sense of balance in all that you do. Moderation is so important to reap the benefits of feeling and looking good.
An excess or lack of anything in your diet can affect your health quite rapidly, and within a few weeks (or less) your body will start to alarm you with physical warning signs so that you can course correct. Some warning signs to look for may include low energy levels, poor skin and breakouts, poor digestion, and low immune function. And that is the last thing you need at any time, especially over summer!
So, here are 2 tips to improve your wellness over summer, and beyond!
- Hydration. Hydration is crucial at any time; however, as the weather gets warmer it takes on a new priority. When the weather is warm, naturally, you will sweat more and those fluids need to be replaced. It is most common to suffer dehydration in the summer months. Think about this: have you felt thirsty today? If you have, then that is the first sign of dehydration! Other common signs of dehydration include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and a dry mouth. Sip water through the day rather than binge drink a 1-liter bottle; gradual fluid replacement enables your body to maintain hydration at a steady level through the day. Also, if you still feel thirsty or dehydrated after drinking enough water, you may have an electrolyte imbalance. An electrolyte imbalance can be highly damaging to your body, as an example, electrolytes help to regulate your heartbeat, support muscle contractions and promote the balance of acids in the body. Electrolytes are minerals in the body that have an electric charge such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium. In this case, re-hydrating with an electrolyte drink can help to restore balance.
- Watch your Salt and Sugar Intake. It is quite easy over summer to over-do things. Salt and sugar are two common flavor enhancers that we use in/on our foods, but there are hidden salts and sugars in many processed foods as is. Too much salt in your diet can increase your risk of heart disease and also heavily affect your levels of hydration. Going back to the previous point above, you do need some salt in your diet for electrolyte balance; the guidelines for salt intake for an adult are approximately 6 grams of salt per day- that is the equivalent of one small spoon! Not very much at all! Most adults have much more than that in their daily diet without even realizing it! The best way to manage your salt intake is to taste the food before adding salt, also, think about the type of salt you are adding to your food. Not all salts are equal, and it is best to avoid table salt- read on for more on why!
Hopefully, this doesn’t kill your summer vibe! Look after yourself, and of course, stay well, stay balanced!
Salt is the word!
As mentioned previously, not all salts are equal. Why is this important?
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