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Hi Greenies!
Praying that you all are staying safe during these times. Technically summer is still here, but fall is not too far off around the corner and with the coming of fall also comes cold and flu season. During this time we need to make sure we are prepping our immune systems to make our bodies strong enough to handle whatever viruses and bacteria come our way (and with Rona still lurking about this season it is really important to make sure our immune system is on its A game). If you do happen to get the flu or even the cold, it makes your body more vulnerable to Covid-19. So the best way to protect you and your family, is by being proactive with your diet and supplement intake. And I would even go as far to say that quality supplements make the difference. I hope you would agree. So let’s just jump into some of the supplements I have been taking from a quality brand I trust to use with my family.
Introducing Truvani
Some new products that I’ve added to my supplement regimen this year come from Truvani. I love Truvani because they are completely transparent with their ingredients and offer only THE BEST!! I know there are a lot of supplement companies out there, but let me tell you why I spend my hard earned dollars here.
Transparency: As I mentioned earlier, this company is completely open with the ingredients they put in their products and where these ingredients are sourced. If you can’t find it on their website, email their customer service. For me, transparency is HUGE, because a company should not have to feel the need to hide their ingredients if they know they are giving you only the best.
Real Food Ingredients: The ingredients used in their products are actually real foods!! Like, legit grown from the ground, harvested, and bottled…what?!? Is that possible? They like to keep their ingredients list short, only giving you what you really need, with no artificials or synthetics. Not just this, but they are serious about the sourcing and quality of their ingredients.
All our products are regularly tested for mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and glyphosate
-Truvani
Their mission: If you are reading this post, then chances are you are serious about wanting a healthier lifestyle with real ingredients and things you can actually pronounce. You want to take control of your own food journey. The co-founder of Truvani, Vani Hari, fought for years for transparency in the food industry. She wanted others, like you and me, to know exactly what we were putting in our bodies so that we could have more control of our own health. Supporting companies like Truvani is supporting that mission and changing the supply and demand to allow the growth of more companies like this, which in the long run is just better for you and me.
Okay, so now you know why I love this company, let’s get into the actual products that I’ve been using to help keep my immune system strong during Covid and for this upcoming flu season.
This supplement is comprised of only 8 plant-based ingredients and certified USDA organic. This botanical blend works together to help with cell function and support the bodies natural immune system response. Let’s look deeper at the ingredients. And remember, it’s only 8!!
Amla Berry: A tart berry high in vitamin C and antioxidants
Elderberry: A familiar berry in the health and wellness scene for its immune supporting benefits due to its high antioxidant properties and mineral content.
Astragalus Root: An herb used to help support respiratory health due to its make up of antioxidants and polysaccharides.
Ginger Root: I’m sure we all know by now the amazing benefits ginger can have when it comes to supporting the immune system.
Echinacea: Another popular flower in the health and wellness scene for supporting a healthy immune system.
Garlic: This common culinary plant has sulfuric properties which helps to support your immune system.
Licorice Root: No, not the candy. This root helps to soothe the throat and stomach.
Oregano: This herb can help the body’s response to oxidative stress as well as support the immune system.
Probiotics should be taken every day of the year in order to keep your gut bacteria levels in balance. However, during times of sickness you really want to make sure that you have a healthy ratio of bad and good gut bacteria. Because about 70% of your immune system takes place in your gut, taking your probiotics is important. Truvani uses 15 different strains of probiotics that help do a number of different things such as supporting dental health, mood stability, skin health, digestive support, heart health, metabolic support and of course immune support. Many people do not realize that a bad gut microbiome can have a huge impact on many different areas of health, not just digestion or nutrient absorption.
This is NOT Ascorbic Acid like most vitamin C’s found on the market today. Ascorbic Acid is the lab made, chemical compound of vitamin C and is harder on the body. Truvani uses the amla berry (like mentioned above in the Immune Support supplement) to extract their vitamin C. The amla berry is of course organic and contains 20x more vitamin C than an orange!! WOW! That’s a lot! Although the Immune Support supplement has 60mg amla berry, I like to take Immuno-C when I feel a little something coming on because it has a higher dosage of 135mg. Vitmain C is water soluble, so whatever your body doesn’t use gets excreted and you don’t have to worry about taking too many. Unless of course you are taking the whole bottle… let’s not be that person.
Haven’t you noticed how just being in the sun makes you actually feel better? There has been multiple studies that show the benefits that vitamin D3 (the same vitamin D that comes from the sun) can have on the health of your body. Truvani’s vitamin D3 comes from a Lichen plant and gives you enough vitamin D3 to help keep your body functioning properly. Other companies may use a combination of D2 and D3 and the body processes them differently. Check out Truvani’s website to learn more about D2 and D3 (just click the image above). Due to our living habits, majority of Americans are also deficient in vitamin D, and if you were to go get a blood test that would most likely be the case. With more people staying indoors because of Covid-19, that deficiency is getting greater and greater during a time when we need more and more. Read my post Hidden Dangers of Sunscreen to learn more about why vitamin D3 is good for the body.
If you’re considering buying vitamin C and vitamin D, then consider Truvani’s Basic Trio Bundle instead where you can get both vitamin C and D as well as a magnesium and save yourself a little money. Sleep is so beneficial for a healthy immune system, because if your body is not well rested it has little energy for fighting off an illness. Truvani’s magnesium comes from the waters of the Dead Sea and although high in magnesium, is very low in heavy metals! Taking a does of this before bed will help to calm your mind and allow your body to feel more at rest in order for you to get a better nights sleep.
Stay safe this season everyone, and remember even if you are not taking supplements, which I highly recommend you do, that you continue to eat healthier and get a better nights sleep. Happy Soon-to-be Fall!
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