5 Items to Bring for Your Beach Day

One of the best ways to relax is to hit the beach. A little sun and some refreshing waves make for a peaceful time for you to unwind and release the stress of daily life. But before you dip your toes in the sand, make sure you pack these beach day essentials.

Sunscreen

Using sunscreen helps to protect you from harmful UV exposure, lowering your risk of sun damage and skin cancer. Look for an SPF 30 or higher when choosing a good sunscreen and, for extra confidence, select products that have the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Active Seal of Recommendation.

Lots of Water

Good hydration is an important part of overall health. The heat from the sun can dehydrate you quickly, so make sure you bring along plenty of water and sip on it throughout the day. If you want to add a little zip to your hydration routine, drop in some berries, melon, or citrus for a fruit infused treat.

A Good Book

There is nothing quite like becoming immersed in a good book and the beach is a perfect place to do it. You don’t want anything that is too stimulating or that makes you think too hard though – this is a day of rest! Find a good story that is a quick, easy read, engages you, and is something you enjoy. Then dive right in.

Some Sweet Tunes

Music can be great for boosting your mood and helping you relax. It is also a great brain friendly activity that can help lower your blood pressure, reduce anxiety, improve your sleep, and even help you better manage pain. So, it’s only logical that you would include it on your awesome beach day. Select some tunes that are soothing and relaxing, then kick back and let the music just wash over you.

Healthy Snacks

Of course, you can’t have a beach day without snacks! Before you head out, grab a small cooler and toss in some healthy snacks. Nuts, hard boiled eggs, salsa with fresh veggies, blueberries, an apple with almond butter, and whole grain crackers with natural cheeses are all great on-the-go snacks. They are also super beach friendly.

A beach day is great for getting some much needed relaxation while soaking up some vitamin D rich rays. Whether you sneak away for a little beach time solitude or make it a family fun day, your will definitely benefit. And while you are packing to go, make sure you remember to show your brain a little love with Prevagen for an extra boost that can help support your brain function and help you with mild memory loss associated with aging. Your brain and body will thank you. Now get out there and have some fun in the sun!