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12 Natural Cold Remedies Examined: What Works and What Doesn’t

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Cold season is upon us. Vitamin D levels are down. People are cloistered indoors. Kids are walking petri dishes. Drug stores are advertising free flu shots. It’s that time of year. I’m sure a few of you are even sniffling as you read this, or maybe trying to ignore the pain of swallowing with a sore throat. Colds seem like an inevitability, maybe not so much since you’ve cleaned up your diet, but nothing is 100% fool-proof. You will get sick. You will catch a cold. Or someone close to you will. What can you do for yourself? For your sick kid or partner? Are there any natural cold remedies that actually work? Let’s look at them. High Dose Vitamin C Most studies find that vitamin C supplementation has little to no effect on the duration or severity of a cold. But not all. What seems to help, if anything, is a mega-dose of vitamin C. In one study, taking 8 grams on the first day of the cold reduced illness a bit more than taking 4 grams. A meta-analysis of studies concluded tha

Truvani’s new immune-supporting supplement is here and it’s called Under The Weather

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When I was a kid, my mom used to make a special tea for me whenever I was feeling “under the weather”. It wasn’t like any normal tea that you’d buy at the grocery store. It was more like an elixir because it was filled with many different herbs that she’d pick up from the Indian market. It felt so soothing to drink and always made me feel better. But even though she’d make her tea with all the love in the world, I didn’t truly appreciate it until I started learning about the ingredients in my food.  You see, some of the ingredients she used like ginger are remarkable ingredients that have been used for centuries to support overall wellness. This got me thinking… While I’d love to make homemade elixirs with fresh ingredients from the farmers market, I’m a working mom and sometimes I just don’t have the time. This is why I’m happy to introduce you to our newest product at Truvani: Under The Weather It is made with a blend of organic berries, herbs, and roots that support your

10 Healthy Packaged Foods For Kids

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Ideally Birch + Mazen eat lots of fresh real foods. Fresh fruits, whole grains, dairy, vegetables (I try!), proteins. I give hem both whole foods and mixed foods leftovers from our dinners. I always try to use up the fresh foods before reaching for freezer or pantry backups. First because I want to use up what could spoil but second because I believe fresh food is best. That said, sometimes the fresh food is running low and the kids still have to be fed! These are 10 healthy packaged foods for kids that I rely on when my fridge is looking bare. Healthy Packaged Foods For Kids 1 + 2 // Frozen waffles and whole wheat mini pancakes. Birch often has these for breakfast on days when I don’t have a baked good (like oatmeal cookies or muffins !) prepared and/or we’re low on bread for toast. He LOVES them both! 3 // Frozen Spinach Pizza This has been a staple for Mazen for years when I need a kid dinner like when we have a babysitter. I love that it has spinach and is single serving (