Child’s Immunity Boosting Foods

Let Your Child Try These Immunity Boosting Foods
The immune system is your child’s first line of defence against any harmful invaders in the body. To encourage your child’s healthy growth, a healthy immune system is one of the things you should be looking at. At this stage, the benefits of proper nutrition will give him the protection he needs so he'll experience healthy growth. Nutrition is important in your child’s immune system, as the gut is the largest immune organ and 80% of the antibody-producing cells are located in the gut. Through the right nutrition, you can encourage a healthy gut, which in turn, encourages a strong immune system.

Try Probiotics
Probiotics are live micro-organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host

Why are they important?

• A strong population of beneficial bacteria such as L. reuteri probiotics allow for a healthy gut and protection against infections by harmful bacteria.
• A good balance of bacteria will help produce antibodies to stimulate, train and help mature a child's immune system.

Serve Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are great additions to your child’s meals because of their nutrition and taste.

Why are they important?

• Fruits and vegetables are key sources of fibre, which are crucial in maintaining healthy digestion.
• They contain important vitamins and minerals which will support your child’s health

It is still important to have a range of healthy and varied foods in your child’s diet. No single food can compensate for a wider range of nutrients that are important for a healthy body. For example, while lean meats might not be at the top of the mind when thinking about immunity boosting foods, they contain protein which is important for the building and regeneration of cells.

Lastly, remember, that a cold or flu can sometimes still happen. It isn’t always because your child doesn’t have a strong enough immune system, or that your child isn’t eating right. Sometimes, it may just be your child needing a little rest.

If you’re looking to support your child’s usual diet with probiotics from fortified milk, you can try LACTOGROW^® PROBIO 3. It is a specially formulated milk powder for children aged 1 to 3 years old, plus the goodness of L. Reuteri probiotics to reduce the risk of constipation, for tummy comfort, and for a happy child!