Strengthening your child's immune system doesn't have to be boring; it can be loads of fun! Here, we'll explore exciting ways to do just that, from cooking healthy treats to outdoor adventures. These activities boost immunity, teach valuable lessons, and promote overall health - a win for everyone.
A Good Time to Start Cooking
Get your kids in the kitchen for a nutrition chat, then whip up some tasty vitamin A-loaded brunch favorites like eggs benedict and omelettes. Vitamin A helps their skin develop, heal, and even fight acne and psoriasis, all while supporting their immune system.
Brave Kids Scavenger Hunt
Hide various food items containing B vitamins around the house or yard, such as spinach, chicken, eggs, and milk. Provide kids with a list of these foods and have them go on a scavenger hunt to locate and collect them. Once they've found all the items, discuss the role of each B vitamin in their diet.
Share these benefits with your children:
- Vitamin B1 converts carbs to energy.
- Vitamin B2 and Niacinamide helps the body produce energy from carbs, fats, and protein.
- Vitamin B6 is vital for protein breakdown and use.
- Collectively, these vitamins also promote healthy eyesight and skin.
Citrus Taste
Test Plan a citrus taste test with your kids! Gather citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes. Provide individual plates, offer palate-cleansing options like crackers, and create scorecards for your kids to rate the fruits. This activity encourages kids to enjoy citrus fruits. Packed with vitamin C and folate, these fruits can help your
kids' immune defenders like phagocytes and T-cells, perform at their best. Plus, they're also loaded with cool compounds like hesperidin, narirutin, and naringin, all known to assist in fighting inflammation.
D-lightful Walk with Kids
Take simple walks or go on hikes with your children to immerse yourselves in the wonders of nature. Plan your outdoor excursions in the morning to soak in a healthy dose of vitamin D.
Prioritizing the strength and health of our children's bones is essential, and vitamin D plays a central role in achieving this objective. It enables their bodies to absorb calcium from the foods they consume.
Moreover, vitamin D actively participates in the process of bone mineralization, regulating calcium levels in their blood to prevent the body from depleting calcium from their bones. This mechanism is critical for avoiding conditions such as childhood rickets and sustaining a lifetime of sturdy, resilient bones.
In addition to its impact on bone health, vitamin D also serves as a guardian against infections. It controls inflammation in white blood cells and aids immune cells in producing proteins that combat infections, providing an added layer of defense for your child's overall well-being.
Extra Dose of Energy from Multivitamins
Complement each day spent bonding with your kids with multivitamins! Give Multivitamins (Enervon® Syrup) a try, as it contains essential nutrients: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D.
Ensure your kids receive all the necessary vitamins for EnerTIBAY and more, with the help of Multivitamins (Enervon® Syrup), along with a balanced diet and regular exercise
Suggested use for Multivitamins (Enervon® Syrup) is at 2.5 to 5 mL (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) for kids 1 to 3 years old, and at 5 mL (1 teaspoon) for kids 4 to 12 years old, or as recommended by a pediatrician.
Multivitamins (Enervon® Syrup) is available online and in leading drugstores nationwide starting at Php72.50 SRP (60mL).
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
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