Cold and Flu Season? Try These 5 Immune-Boosting Foods for Kids!
As the weather cools down and winter bugs start circulating, keeping your kids healthy can feel like a full-time job. But here’s some good news: one of the most effective ways to support your child’s immune system doesn’t come from a supplement bottle — it starts in your kitchen.
In this episode of the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we're sharing five simple, science-backed food hacks that strengthen your child’s immune system naturally. These tips are perfect for busy parents, picky eaters, and families who want to feel empowered when it comes to supporting immunity during winter.
Here’s what we cover:
- Why letting garlic sit before cooking can unlock powerful antimicrobial compounds that is beneficial to the immune system.
- How A2 dairy (from Jersey, Guernsey, sheep or goats) supports gut and immune health and may reduce inflammation.
- How adding superfood powders into your kid's meals (they won't even notice it's there) is one of the best ways to boost your child’s iron, zinc, and vitamin A levels.
- Easy ways to use immune-boosting herbs in everyday meals.
- How probiotic-rich foods support a healthy gut — where 70% of the immune system lives!
🎧 Tune in for realistic and practical immune-boosting tips that can make a real difference especially during winter season.
Keep your family well this winter by stocking your kitchen with our naturopath’s favourite immune-boosting foods!
💛 Grab your FREE Foods to Boost Immunity Cheat Sheet here — it’s packed with practical ideas and easy-to-find staples that naturally support kids’ immune systems.
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