WHILE enjoying the last burst of summer sunshine, it’s natural that you might start to feel a bit glum. Believe it or not, today marks the first official day of autumn. 4 Follow our expert tips to avoid getting ill this Autumn Credit: Getty And with the changing seasons it can be hard to keep energy levels high, boost your mood and fight off the inevitable bugs circulating now the kids and grandkids are back at school.
While diet goes a long way to keeping your health and wellbeing in tiptop shape, most of us are not consistently hitting recommended dietary guidelines such as getting your five portions of fruit or veg a day. If that sounds like you, supplements can give you an added boost. And at this time of the year, there are a few key ones that are worth considering.
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AVOID COUGHS AND COLDS THE wave of coughs, colds and sniffles is just around the corner, so Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist at Healthspan UK, recommends upping your intake of vitamin C. A study found that taking at least 1g of the supplement daily significantly reduced the severity of a common cold by 15 per cent. Rob explains: “Vitamin C supports the immune system by protecting cells from damage by free radicals which may lead to weakened immunity, making you .
