6 Tips to help you stay healthy during winter in UAE

1) Eat healthy / Immune boosting foods

Having a strong immune system is essential for maintaining a healthy body in winter.

eg : fruits, brightly colored vegetables, fatty fish, lean meat, nuts, mushrooms etc.

2) Add more herbs and spices to your meals

Spices such as cloves, ginger and pepper have anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. People with asthma and bronchitis will also benefit a lot from these spices.

3) Exercise regularly

If you're someone who exercises regularly, continue even on winter. You can benefit from both indoor and outdoor exercises in winter. Working out regularly will help you beat the winter blues. While exercising your body temperature rises which keeps your body warm and mind at ease.

4) Get adequate hydration

Adequate hydration is mandatory for optimal health as 70% of our body is made of water. Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. You can boost your hydration by consuming hot soups, sipping, herbal tea and fresh fruit juices.

5) Take care of your skin

During winter your skin is prone to drying. Use sunscreen and moisturizers on your body to prevent skin from flaking and drying out. Adequate hydration helps avoid skin drying.

6) Get adequate sleep

Adequate sleep is required of perfect mental and physical health. Get 7-8 hours of quality sleep every 24 hours.