4 Healthful Ways to Prepare for Fall
September 7, 2023
- 5 min read
1. Hydrate
Drink at least 64 fl oz of water daily, and more if you’re outside. Add electrolytes when sweating a lot (like gardening, hiking, or on a camping trip). A dietitian can assist you with calculating your body’s fluid requirements based on your physical activity level, sweat production, or medical concerns. A good rule of thumb is that if your urine is yellow or dark, you’re not getting enough water. Clearer urine means good hydration because it is less concentrated.
Tips to drink more water:
- Have water handy that is the temperature you prefer (if you like ice-cold water and you only have room temp, you’re less likely to drink it).
- Find a flavoring or electrolyte mix you like! Try these out:
- With any new habit you’re trying to implement, it can be easier if you associate it with something you’re already doing throughout the day. For example, taking a few swigs of water every time you use the restroom will make you use the restroom more and you’ll end up drinking more because of it! These apps are also helpful to remind you to drink throughout the day:
2. Learn to Love the Sun
3. Take Advantage of Seasonal Fall Produce
4. De-stress
Stress can raise blood sugar, blood pressure, and cortisol levels in the body. So, combat those negative side effects by de-stressing and going on a picnic, doing water sports, making family dinners, hiking by a lake, playing board games, or doing yoga/ meditation.
Create a support system of people you can trust, and lean into your non-food related hobbies like crafting, dancing, doing word puzzles, etc.!
At Doherty Nutrition, one of our favorite ways to destress after a long day is by reading a good book! Explore some of our recommendations here.
Conclusion
As temperatures start coming down and routines start to normalize, this can be a great opportunity to start making some healthful habits that last a lifetime. And who knows? Maybe I’ll see you on the Trinity trail in a couple weeks!
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Resources
Pediatric Nutrition: Policy of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Kleinman RE, Greer FR. 7th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; 2014.
Pediatric Nutrition
Samour, PQ, King K. 4th ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2012
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