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Staying healthy on the road is top of mind for families these days, whether you?re heading to the mountains for a winter getaway or driving to visit relatives for the holidays. While it?s a good idea to follow those pandemic protocols we?ve all grown accustomed to?maintaining physical distance in lines and wearing masks in public places?there?s more you can do to boost your immunity and keep sickness at bay while travelling.
Wash your hands
We?ve all gone through bottles of alcohol-based hand sanitizer over the past two years, which is a great way to keep your germ-collecting mitts clean when you?re on the go. But nothing beats washing your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (coach the kids to sing Jingle Bells while they?re doing it). Remember that tots touch everything, so hand hygiene is especially important before meals (hit the washroom prior to sitting down) or after you?ve been in a busy public place like a mall or playground. Eat well and stay hydrated
It?s tempting to gobble down fast food and processed snacks on the road because of their convenience, but whole foods will better support your immune system, and so will drinking lots of water. Washed and pre-cut veggies make healthy snacks, as do trail mix, apples and oranges. Bring reusable water bottles and sip from them regularly?water not only flushes toxins, it helps keep our mouths and noses moist, which prevents viruses from getting in. And when it?s meal time, research re...