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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

7. Stay hydrated
When in doubt, drink a glass of water.
Dehydration is one of the primary causes
of low energy and fatigue, especially
in the winter months. Before you eat
anything, drink a glass of water. When
you wake up, drink a glass of water. Before
you have coffee, drink a glass of water.
We oftentimes confuse dehydration with
hunger or cravings.

8. Watch your blood sugar
Insulin is a hormone that allows cells to
absorb glucose from the blood. Glucose is
essentially sugar. When your blood sugar
level increases or decreases too drastically,
it causes the body to store fat.

However, if your blood sugar levels are
stable throughout the day, your body
is better able to metabolise and burn

fat. Foods that are highly processed and
contain loads of sugar should therefore
be eaten with caution. Foods like sweets,
chips, bread, cereals and carbonated
drinks can cause spikes in your insulin
levels. The rule of thumb is - eat foods
that are as close to their natural state as
possible.
This winter, try to implement as many
of these as possible. Even if you are not
worried about your weight, these are
still great strategies to use to enhance
your well-being. You may find that these
become a part of your new healthy
lifestyle.

To contact Michelle Raymond, visit:
www.michellelraymond.com

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