If there’s one thing I dread, it’s myself or Jack getting sick! And I’m pretty sure most parents (or anyone really!) would agree. Over the past six months, I’ve been working really hard to boost mine and Jack’s immunity through supplementing with natural immunity boosters, and I’ve found a combo that seems to be working really well for us. (and if you do happen to get sick, here’s 5 tips to help beat the winter flu, quicker!) Today I thought I’d share that combo and the products that each of us take daily to avoid getting sick.
While immunity boosting is definitely something that’s important, it’s also a bit of trial and error to see what works for you and your family. And of course, if you have any concerns, it’s always a good idea to talk to a doctor first as I am by no means a healthcare expert. But here are the products that Jack and I have been using and what seems to be working for us.
Boosting Immunity For Kids
It can be tricky to boost your child’s immunity, as many children are picky about what they eat and it can be hard to get supplements into them! I’ve upped the amount of fruit and veggies Jack eats in a day and I’ve also added in two simple and yummy supplements that he takes with no complaints.
The first is my kids go-to immunity product, Berry Immune from Nutra Organics. This is a berry powder which is packed full of antioxidants and immunity boosting goodies including, rosehip, sea buckthorn, echinacea and nine super-berries, with bioavailable vitamin C + D, zinc, and iron. It’s designed to also help with energy and growth and development too. I simply sprinkle half a teaspoon on his cereal every morning for a yummy berry boost. I swear by this product as since we’ve started using it regularly, we’ve had a huge decrease in the number of bugs Jack has picked up and a reduction in the severity of his illness.
The second product I give Jack each day is the Healtheries Vitamin C Chewables for kids. These fun animal shaped chewable supplements are a great way to get added vitamin C into a kids diet, and they taste good. In fact, Jack always loves getting his Vitamin C tablet every morning and reminds me if I forget to give it to him! I find this combined with the Berry Immune seems to be the perfect dose of Vitamin C to help keep bugs and nasties away.
And for Adults…
For myself the line up is fairly similar, two brands I swear by – Nutra Organics and Healtheries! For myself I take an adult version of Berry Immune, Acai Berry Blend Superfood Powder. Just like Jack, I sprinkle it on my breakfast and have noticed massive differences since I’ve been using it. Much like Berry Immune, it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients, and contains a high amount of Vitamin C. I love the taste of this and it pairs so well with my Berry Muesli that I have each morning. It can also be used in smoothies and baking too.
The next Nutra Organics product I use is Collagen Beauty which I make into a delicious drink each day. While collagen is known for it’s skin boosting properties, it’s also packed with zinc and Vitamin C, and helps with gut health and overall health. I personally love the Wildflower and Tropical flavours the best.
Lastly I pair this with my go-to Healtheries tablets, the Healtheries Garlic, Vitamin C, Zinc and Echinacea with Olive Leaf tablets. I take one of these a day and two if I do happen to get sick. They contain all the goodies to help ward off and heal from illness, and I find this paired with the Acai Berry Powder and Collagen give me a great all-around boost to my immunity.
While I believe that supplements help massively in boosting our immunity, it’s also important to remember that a healthy lifestyle helps too. Both Jack and I drink a lot of water and eat a balanced and healthy diet. While we don’t skimp on the treats, we eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables too – and this plays a big part in having a healthy immune system too!