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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 headstart
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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