The Winter Body Season: Is Your Diet Climate Appropriate? Part III

We now understand more about what is meant by a 'climate appropriate' diet. In our final piece we'd like to give you a few tips on how you can maximise the amount of nutrition you take from your food, without compromising on choice and taste.

Our generation is lucky: globalisation has allowed us to try a vast array of fruit and vegetables from around the world, in a way that people who came before us simply could not. However, this amazing choice we are now accustomed to comes at a price; since it is no longer considered a luxury: it is an expectation. A lot of the fresh produce we eat comes from so far away, it is often picked a long time before it reaches us, and many of the nutrients have diminished. Also, to meet our growing demand, fruit and vegetables are often forced to grow out of season, meaning that they will not only be lacking in nutrition, but will not taste as good.

Local sourcing

Try and eat fruit and vegetables that are in season and sourced locally. This may take slightly more effort than going to the supermarket, but it is worth it. The produce that grows in your local area is quite often cheaper and is designed for you to eat at that time. Think hunter-gatherer: in the absence of a supermarket, this would be the only food available to you.
 

Latitude

If you are looking for fresh produce that doesn't grow in your area; look for stuff that grows on a similar latitude to the place you live. This food would most likely grow comfortably in your area if it was introduced, so it is used to similar conditions to you.

Supplement Wisely

In this series of posts we have been talking about getting the highest levels of nutrients from food. This also applies to supplements. If you are from the northern hemisphere, why would you supplement your diet with a berry from the tropical rainforest instead of a berry that grows in the same conditions that your body is attuned to?

For any more information or links to research on maximising nutrition through climate appropriate food, please contact us through our website at Some Good

Is Your Diet Climate Appropriate: Part I

Is Your Diet Climate Appropriate: Part II

The 'Winter Body' Season: Protect your hair, skin and nails

There is no doubt that winter can take its toll on your hair, skin and nails. We become more susceptible to illnesses such as cold and flu, that can often result in chapped lips, dull hair, and dry skin. Our 'Winter Body' season is about taking positive steps to look, feel and think better, all year round: so we don't want to let the colder weather get the better of us.

Here are some tips to keep your hair, skin and nails in top condition this winter:

Drink more water
  
Although you may feel less thirsty than you do in the warmer months, your body still needs as much water. Far more people get dehydrated in the winter because they simply don't drink enough. Remember to think inside out ... If your body has no moisture inside, how can you expect to have beautifully soft skin on the outside?

Treat your hair

Consider pretreating your hair with oil to retain more moisture. If you are prone to dry hair, you should also think about using a deep-conditioning mask once a week: apply it to damp strands and then wrap in plastic. Try to avoid the use of dry shampoo during the colder months, as this removes essential oils from the hair.

Eat foods containing caffeic acid

Caffeic acid is an antioxidant that is fantastic for the immune system, so it will help you keep cold and flu at bay. It is one of the key components argan oil, which is amazing for the condition of hair and skin, and can be found in beauty products all over the globe. Foods high in caffeic acid include the herbs: spearmint, thyme and sage. You can also find it in sunflower seeds and lingonberries.

The socks and gloves trick

Moisturize your hands and feet thoroughly and put on some gloves and socks on for bed. In the morning your skin will feel totally rejuvenated; plump and soft.