Your Wedding Day Journey: Health and Beauty Tips for Brides-to-Be

Your journey to the wedding day won't be an easy one, so it’s crucial to protect your health, especially your mental and skin health. This is where a healthy and balanced diet comes in. Regardless of whether you're looking to lose weight, you can still nourish your body with essential nutrients to help manage stress, which can affect your skin, hair, and overall well-being.

We spoke to Nutritionist Abir Abu Rajileh from Diet of the Town Clinic for some key tips that every bride should follow before her big day.

General Health Guidelines

According to the University of Michigan Health, it’s important to:

Limit or avoid caffeine to reduce headaches, improve focus, and manage stress.

Quit smoking, as it damages your overall health, especially skin and nails.

Make mealtimes relaxing and enjoyable.

Never skip meals because it can worsen stress-related symptoms, leading to headaches or indigestion.

Avoid overeating to manage stress; overeating may lead to even more stress and digestive discomfort.

Focusing on Mental Health and Proper Nutrition

It’s important to follow a healthy plan 7–8 months before the wedding. Brides often focus on cutting calories, neglecting essential vitamins and minerals required for optimal health both inside and out. Unbalanced diets can actually increase stress and fatigue, which can impede weight loss goals.

To de-stress before your wedding, consider joining yoga classes, practicing relaxation exercises, and taking time for meditation to preserve your energy.

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Vitamins and Exercise

Focus on eating nutritious foods, particularly those rich in magnesium, as this can support both your mental and physical health.

Around 5-6 months before your wedding, consider taking some vitamin and mineral supplements like Vitamin C, iron, magnesium, zinc, and collagen to help your skin glow and reduce stress, as you adjust your diet and workout routine to meet your body’s needs.

You might want to read about my experience with magnesium deficiency — it’s a helpful and eye-opening read!

Taking Care of Your Skin and Hair Health

Around 3-4 months before the big day, it’s time to pay special attention to your skin and hair health, along with maintaining your healthy diet and exercise plan.

Focus on consuming the following vitamins for skin and hair health:

Biotin found in dairy, eggs, liver, oats, and wheat.

Omega-3 found in walnuts, fatty fish like tuna, salmon, mackerel, and sardines.

Vitamin D found in eggs and fortified foods, and can be obtained through 10 minutes of daily sun exposure.

Vitamin C found in citrus fruits, kiwi, bell peppers, and guava.

Vitamin E found in olive oil, nuts, and avocado.

Vitamin A found in carrots, sweet potatoes, fish, spinach, and broccoli.

Folic Acid (part of the B-vitamin family) found in leafy greens, red and white meats, eggs, and grains.

Pamper Yourself to Relax

Continue with your health and wellness routine and treat yourself to skin care treatments with a dermatologist. You can also apply natural face masks, such as avocado or turmeric with milk, depending on your skin type.

For your hair, use nourishing masks to keep it shiny and healthy leading up to the wedding.

Two Weeks to One Week Before the Wedding

In addition to skin and hair care, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and maintaining general well-being are key:

Drink plenty of water.

Get 7–9 hours of sleep each night.

Take a magnesium supplement before bed to help you relax.

Give yourself plenty of rest for your well-being.

Reduce the intensity of workouts in the final week; 3 sessions per week is enough. Consider walking instead of intense gym workouts as it relaxes the mind and improves your mood.

Focus on cultivating positive habits that will carry into your married life, creating a healthy and vibrant future.

If you're considering starting a family soon, focus on foods like chickpeas, vegetables, fruits, raw nuts, and fatty fish like salmon. Consult with your doctor about folic acid if you want to conceive quickly.

Note from "Nadormagazine": Always consult a specialist before trying any diet or remedy.