Top 3 Tips To Stay Healthy During COVID-19!
Continuing on with our mission to educate, today’s article focuses on providing you with information to help you stay healthy during this period.
If you have not had an opportunity to review our first two articles, please check them out as well:
Here are the top 3 tips on how to stay healthy and boost your immune system during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Staying Healthy During COVID-19!
Kids are home from school, many adults are being forced to work from home and we’re each doing our part in social distancing.
So how exactly do you stay healthy and keep your immune system high in order to avoid getting sick?
Stay Active!
</center/>It’s okay to walk, run or bike outside, so long as you keep a safe distance — ideally about six feet — from other people.
In addition, many gyms and fitness instructors are also offering virtual classes, so check with your local gym.
If you’re working out at home, get creative with things you already own. Use wine bottles for weights, dish towels for sliders (for exercises like lunges and mountain climbers) or a sturdy chair for step-ups.
There are also plenty of no-equipment-required exercises — like squats, burpees, sit-ups, planks, push-ups and mountain climbers — you can do in even a small space.
Choose five exercises, doing each for a minute, then repeating the circuit three to five times.
Physical activity doesn’t have to mean a gym-style workout. Everyday activities like walking, gardening and cleaning slash your risk of premature death and improve your overall health—so any amount of movement you can squeeze in counts.
Manage Stress & Get Enough Sleep!
To avoid getting sick, your body needs to rest. That’s why getting enough sleep is so important. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Listen to your body — if you are tired, get sleep.
One of the reasons, many of us are not getting enough sleep is because of stress and social anxiety. The first step is to maintain a routine. Go to bed at the same time, get up at the same time, exercise regularly, and maintain a regular meal time.
To reduce stress, here are some more suggestions.
Yoga and meditation are great tools for managing stress, and they can be done in a small space. Check to see if your local studio is streaming guided classes.
If you can, try to set aside a specific area, a “quiet space”, in your home that’s free of technology, except maybe a speaker for music. Stock this area with things that calm you, like your favorite blankets and pillows, a scented candle and house plants.
In addition, try to avoid watching too much news. Over-exposure to news and social media contributes to stress and anxiety.
Finally, loneliness is another concern caused by social isolation. Stay in touch with friends and family using technology like ZOOM, FaceTime, etc, to address any isolation that you may feel.
Be Mindful Of What You Eat and Drink!
Be aware of what you eat, plan your shopping and meals so that you continue to feed your body enough healthy, nutritious foods.
Rather than munching on chips or cookies, reach for grapes or nuts.
Having a plan before you stock up on groceries ensures that you pick up the right foods that actually contribute to your health. Make sure you include fruits and veggies in your day to ensure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet. Try to avoid too many sugary snacks and if you must drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
When you go to the grocery store, use a disinfecting wipe to wipe your hands and grocery handle and pay using contactless payment.
Try to limit your trips to the grocery store to only once a week. If you make a shopping list you will be less likely to forget. Some items you may want to stock up on to stay fresh for a week or longer include:
- Breads—corn tortillas, whole grain English muffins, bagels, breads, wraps, frozen whole wheat waffles
- Grains—instant oatmeal, quick cooking pasta, frozen brown rice, couscous, refrigerated pizza crust
- Fruits—sturdy fresh fruit (apples, citrus), dried, plain frozen, canned in juice or water
- Vegetables—sturdy fresh veggies (celery, broccoli, onions, potatoes), plain frozen, low sodium canned, sun-dried
- Sauces—tomato pasta sauce, salsa
- Soups & Broths—canned, frozen, shelf-stable cartons
- 100% Juice—refrigerated, frozen, canned, boxed
- Milk—fresh, canned, shelf-stable packages
- Eggs—fresh eggs, egg whites in cartons
- Cheese—sliced, cubed, shredded, crumbled, grated hard cheese
- Beans/Legumes—canned beans (black beans, chickpeas), dry beans
- Nuts and seeds—bagged, canned, nut butters
- Chicken—frozen or canned
- Seafood—frozen ready-to-cook fish fillets, frozen shrimp, canned tuna, salmon, and sardines
- Beef—pre-made frozen lean ground patties or meatballs
- Flavorings—add zing with dried herbs & spices, vinegars, mustard, hot/steak sauces, lemon/lime juice, light dressings, honey, Greek yogurt
In addition to ensuring that you are eating nutritious foods, we also recommend that you stop smoking or cut back. COVID-19 is particularly harmful to smokers and is a disease of the lungs.
Got Coronavirus Questions?
We are all in this together! Stay strong! Stay healthy! And always make sure that you are diligent about washing your hands. The coronavirus can be washed away with soap and water. Wash your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds though we recommend 60 seconds. Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 from spreading.
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