HEALTH REPORT give your body the protection and nourishment it needs, with these top tips from Go Vita’s health and wellness consultants! Winter wellbeing 2. Essential oils Improve your body’s ability to repel pathogenic bacteria and pesky T his Winter you can beat a cold, boost immunity, and
viruses, as well as speed recovery if you do succumb to a cold or flu. Essential oils which are helpful for winter health include antiseptic eucalyptus and tea tree, and warming orange, rosemary and peppermint to ease congestion Go Vita loves ... Springfields Ezi-Breathe essential oil blend
3. Probiotics Probiotic-rich foods, such as tofu, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kefir, kombucha and sauerkraut, are an important way
to keep ‘good’ gut bacteria healthy and balanced. Given that 70 percent of the body’s immune system is located in the gastrointestinal tract, probiotics also support immune health. If you are not a fan of fermented foods, take a probiotic supplement backed by science.
4. Collagen Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that forms the ‘building blocks’ of connective tissue found in skin and joints. It has benefits to offer you year-round, but it is particularly important during winter. Cold weather and overheated rooms conspire to cause or worsen dry, reddened skin, whereas collagen, by increasing skin water retention, will restore a plump, smooth appearance. Go Vita loves ... NutraViva Grass Fed Collagen Hydrolysate
6. Garlic & onions These staple vegetables belong to the Allium family, and contain alliin and allicin, two potent antimicrobial, antiseptic and antiviral ingredients. Add them to warming, nourishing winter casseroles, slow-cooked stews and roasted root vegetables.
7. vitamin c This nutrient is not produced by the body, so it must be taken daily, either via the diet - citrus fruit, strawberries, kiwifruit and capsicums are good sources - or supplements. It is essential for optimal immune function and has also been shown to reduce the duration and severity of symptoms of the common cold, notably a sore throat and runny nose.
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