I am seeing so many parents posting about their little ones being sick. Sickness is everywhere. Influenza, stomach bugs, strep, ear infections.....having a sick kiddo is no fun.
Part of our job as parents and grandparents is protecting our children and keeping them healthy. Part of keeping them healthy is feeding them good food and supplemental nutrition which is always important, but especially during these winter months.
Here are my top tips for keeping kids healthy...
Limit Sugar Intake: Read labels, choose healthier snacks, opt for fruit sweetened treats. Cut the juice! Keep in mind that store bought fruit juices have little to no nutritional benefits and are basically sugar water. Stick to water. Add some flavor by adding real fruit to the water.
Sun: Get your littles out in the sun when possible. Vitamin D supplementation is awesome too.
Gut Health: Littles need a healthy gut and microbiome just as adults do. Up to 80% of our immune systems are in our gut. Adults and kids should be using a probiotic for immune health and overall wellness. If your child has been on antibiotics in the past year, a probiotic is crucial for restoring gut health.
Vitamins: Unless your children eat a perfect low sugar, all organic, veggie filled diet, vitamin supplementation is highly beneficial. You can do this by adding kids multivitamins to bridge the gaps. Opt for a kids multi that has methylfolate NOT folic acid and is not loaded with sugar. Gummies are not a good choice.
I was SO happy this new product came out because it's a 2 in 1 multivitamin/probiotic combo. Methylated, non GMO and nothing artificial. It truly is a secret weapon for helping keep kids healthy. Children's XFactor from Plexus is a MUST HAVE. It's clean, it's not filled with sugar and kids love the taste.
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