For Spring Break, many of you will be traveling somewhere far
away from all this snow. It’s the
perfect time to head to Florida, Cancun - just about any place warmer than
Buffalo! If you take part in this yearly
tradition among college students, you know that you’re likely to be doing your
share of unhealthy eating. However, during
Spring Break, whether you’re at home relaxing or away on vacation, try to maintain
some basic health habits of eating well, being active, and trying to get enough
sleep. Here’s a tip: simply adding the following “red hot” fruits
and vegetables to your diet can help refuel you with energy while also
providing some other key benefits:
Red Pepper
Red Peppers contain 3x as much Vitamin C and 2x as much beta
carotene than any other type of pepper. These vitamin C power houses can help
you fight off damage to your cells, making them a major health helper for your
skin cells, too. They also boost your immune system - so less worry about
catching a cold and ruining your vacation!
Watermelon
Watermelon contains energy boosting B-vitamins, potassium
and fructose. In hot weather, you need to drink lots of water to keep up with
your fluid needs. Watermelon is not only
sweet to the tongue, but also contains 94% water. Thanks to this, you can stay well-hydrated.
Raspberries
It will be tempting over break to overindulge in less
healthy options. But don’t neglect those
needed nutrients. Raspberries are rich
in minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, iron and magnesium. Add a few frozen
berries to a snack or smoothie so you won’t be missing out on these important
minerals.
Apples
Apples contain fructose which is easily processed by our
body to produce energy. Apples also
contain fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants which have a lot of energy-boosting
power. As we always say, “an apple a day
keeps the doctor away.” Trying snacking
on an apple every day this break.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are juicy, sweet and also beautify the skin. They
contain lycopene which promotes healthy skin, keeping it glowing and firm. Tomatoes also contain many vitamins and
minerals which boost immune function, help reduce stress, and can detoxify your
system.
This Spring Break – stay safe, stay healthy, and try to work
in some healthy foods to keep you going!
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