Things To Do To Stay Healthy In Summer!

As you know, Summer is the season where everyone's swimming in the beach, sunbathing and eating tons of ice cream. They are having fun, maybe jumping on the trampoline, having BBQs and picnics, or even just walking their dog. But do they know what's happening to their health? Do we know? The answer for most people is no. They(including me) are so engrossed in having fun, they forget about how the sun or summer can affect their health. So I have researched some of the things we can do in the Summer to keep healthy.

   

1. Stay Hydrated

Our body depends on water to survive. Every cell that exist needs water to work in the right condition. If we don't, we might feel tired, we might have a dry mouth, extreme thirst and headaches. So not drinking enough water is a big no no. If you don't like the the taste of plain water, try adding a hint of lemon or a slice of lime to it; it will taste much better! Also, carry a reusable bottle around with you, so you can have a drink whenever you need it.

2. Smoothies!

Smoothies are a great way of staying healthy but at the same time drinking what you would call smoothies, but I call them life. I don't love them as much as I love cupcakes though. :/ Here is a recipe that you can follow.

Cherries add colour, fibre and important minerals to this delicious fruit smoothie. Berries are in a nutritional league of their own: they’re very low in sugar and absolutely loaded with powerful, health-boosting antioxidants.

•Combine Cherries, mixed frozen berries, orange peel, orange, honey, yoghurt and banana. You could also try adding star anise, ginger, cinnamon powder or angelica.

•Tip Cherries, with their high fibre content, stimulate and cleanse the digestive system. These delicious fruits are also a natural source of melatonin, which helps to establish a healthy sleep cycle. Choose the darker cherries for their valuable mineral content (iron, magnesium and silicon).

All you need is a mixer! And in the Summer you could have a smoothie week where for each day you can have a different smoothie. So have fun with this! :)

3. Get outside to exercise!

This is a vital part of Summer. Not only do you feel lazy, but you've practically just wasted all your Summer. You might have been doing homework or something, but that is definitely not an excuse for staying in. You don't have to go out on the beach or something. You could just do things like swimming, cycling and just going for a walk. This is also like a time where you can spend time with your family. It is a great way to bond!

4. Sleep Well!

You need to sleep well. I know you might be having those nights where you stay up for like ever and you don't feel the need to sleep( this has guiltily happened to me :/) . If you don't have to wake up early the next day, it's fine to have a fantastic movie night but remember most teenagers/tweens need at least 8-9 hours of sleep. Good sleep hygiene is important. I know this isn't even going to happen to me but in the Summer, whenever you can try and sleep a bit earlier than usual so you can wake up fresh. Also, try avoiding naps in the day.

5. Stress less!

Summer doesn't have any space for stress girl! This is your time to relax, so make the most of it! You could do the things that most make you relaxed like taking the best bath ever( I have experienced this btw) , colouring, sleeping, watching tv, sunbathing, reading outside or even just singing songs to yourself. As it's summer, you can plant a few pots and eventually turn them into pretty flowers. This is scientifically proven to reduce stress. Just putting your hands in soil is "grounding." And when life feels like you're moving so fast your feet are barely touching the stuff, being mentally grounded can help relieve physical and mental stress.

OK. So that is it for this post! I hope you enjoyed and it would be awesome if you could give me some feedback so I can improve this blog for you! Btw, make sure you keep doing these things in the Summer! Have a good one!

           What do YOU to keep healthy in the Summer?