Get winter wise and stay safe!

Published April 29, 2015

As the colder weather settles in; it is important to be mindful of all the ways we can stay fit and healthy this winter.

I have rallied a few tips and tricks to keep the winter nasties at bay.

Get vaccinated.

The seasonal flu vaccine provides 12 months of cover against the major strains of flu. Recently, it has been encouraged for pregnant women (in their third trimester) to be vaccinated, but here at the office we encourage EVERYONE! What is one minute of discomfort for 12 months of a leak free nose?

Wash Hands.

It sounds simple but it is so important to wash up in Winter. Experts recommend giving them a wash after touching someone else’s phone or keyboard at work.

Keep exercising

It’s hard to get motivated when it’s cold and dark, but your body has to work overtime to get warm, so you can burn more kilojoules on that early morning walk or run. Find an exercise partner to keep you motivated and if it’s too cold outside, go to the gym or do laps at an indoor pool.

Eat Well

For your body to be able to respond to infection, it needs to have enough protein, so enjoy lean meat, fish and poultry. This is the perfect excuse to break out the Winter stews.