Keep Your Body Moving
From festive movie marathons to cosy nights, the winter period can leave you feeling sluggish. Balancing the season with regular movement and exercise can promote a healthy gut and boost overall winter wellbeing
Small but mighty steps you can try:
- Enjoy a brisk winter walk
- Make time for stretching or yoga
- Taking the stairs where possible
- Dance around to your favourite festive songs anywhere!
Get Quality Sleep
It can be tricky to keep up with your usual sleep pattern during the festive period, but it is important to get enough rest as this plays an important role for your gut health. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night this festive season and try to:
- Stick to a regular sleep routine
- Keep your bedroom dark and quiet
- Avoid screens before bed
- Make time to relax and unwind
- Try leave 2-3 hours between your last meal and going to sleep.
Check out more tips on how to sleep better here.
Drink More Water
It’s easy to overlook water during the festive period. Stay hydrated during parties and celebrations by enjoying water alongside your alcoholic drinks or between drinks. This supports digestion, nutrient absorption and the breakdown of food. Whether you’re travelling, hosting guests or attending celebrations, keeping a bottle or glass of water nearby can make it easier to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Boost Your Mood.
Taking time to look after your wellbeing can help you feel your best and may benefit your gut microbiota.
Did you know there’s a close connection between the gut and the brain? Stress stress has been associated with changes in the gut microbiota, making it even more important to build in moments of relaxation throughout winter.
To find out more about the connection between gut health and mood click here.
