Summer spirit, healthy body

Tracy Tredoux shares ways to enjoy the season while nourishing your body and mind

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With summer finally here, you might be seeking advice on how to get into the spirit of the season — making the most of holidays, parties, social gatherings and the outdoors - while optimising rather than compromising your health.

Tracy Tredoux, a qualified nutritional therapist and certified functional medicine practitioner, has some suggestions that might help.

After a long, cold winter in the Northern Hemisphere, Tracy emphasises that summer is a time to reconnect with nature, food, family, friends and ourselves. Modern life can pull us out of sync with nature's rhythms, but summer offers a perfect time to reset and realign. Early morning light resets our circadian clock, helping to regulate sleep and hormone function. Longer daylight hours encourage movement, play and time spent outdoors - simple acts that can benefit your mood, metabolism and immune system. And the foods of the season encourage eating fresh, lighter meals.

Sunshine, not just for the soul