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4 easy health hacks to stay tough this winter season
With never-ending holiday gatherings,
travel, Sunday football tailgates and early
morning snow-shoveling, everyone’s looking
to stay strong and healthy this winter
season. Along with colder temperatures,
winter also brings a host of preventable
sicknesses. In fact, the CDC estimates that
there were over 49.7 million cases of the
fl u in the United States between 2017 and
2018, with a major spike occurring from
November through February.
With cold and fl u season in full eff ect,
you should get a fl u shot if you can safely
do so. Beyond that, you can help keep
your immune system strong by making
simple tweaks to your daily routine, like
adding Welch’s 100% Grape Juice to meet
your daily vitamin C needs.
Check out these four simple things to keep
you feeling strong and healthy this fl u season:
1. Get your zzz’s
Did you know that most healthy adults
need between 7-9 hours of sleep? More
than ever, be sure to get enough sleep and
establish a morning routine so your body
can acclimate and regenerate this winter.
With colder temps and less daylight,
it becomes more diffi cult to get up and
going, so begin your morning with an
upbeat playlist or mindful meditation to
start the day off energized.
2. Add tough antioxidants
Kicking your day off on the right foot
should also mean starting with a glass of
Welch’s 100% Grape Juice. Packed with
antioxidants, it’s a great source of vitamin
C, which helps support a healthy immune
system. One 8-ounce glass contains more
than 40 Concord grapes and two servings
of fruit, without any added sugars, colors
or fl avors. Welch’s Concord grape juice
also contains more antioxidants than acai
or blueberry and can serve as that super
fuel to help you stay tough this winter.
3. Eat seasonally
Keep your diet healthy and seasonal.
Need something to warm you up and
keep you feeling good? Seek out foods
like soups, stews and stir-fry that incorporate
lean meats, dark leafy greens and
legumes, all of which are high in iron,
which helps increase vitamin C absorption
and may help maintain energy.
4. Protect your gut
Did you know nearly 80 percent of
your immune system is based in your
gut? Ensure your gut stays healthy to
help boost your immunity and maximize
your vitamin absorption. Opt for probiotic
rich foods like yogurt, kombucha and
pickled vegetables.
Whether you’re looking to keep your
immune system strong or get a head-start
on establishing habits for a healthy 2019,
look to incorporate these simple hacks -
and Welch’s 100% Grape Juice - into your
daily routine.
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