10 winter fruits and vegetables to help keep colds and flu away We are a bit spoilt in Australia as we can generally find most fruit and vegetables on the supermarket shelves at any time of the year. However, eating with the seasons whenever possible will mean your fruit and vegetables will be at their freshest, likely to be better quality and rich in flavour. With winter [...]
How echinacea can help you save money this cold and flu season It is estimated that the average person contracts more than 50 colds during their lifetime.1 Anyone can get a cold, although our little ones in pre-school and primary school tend to catch them more frequently than teenagers and adults.1 Whether it’s Mum or Dad or the kids getting sick there is no doubt that having [...]
How to boost your immune system How can I boost my immune system? We often hear about the importance of boosting the immune system. The reason for this is because the immune system, which is made up of a number of cells (specific to immune function), helps the body fight nasty bugs.1 The good thing is that nature has given us [...]
The importance of taking women’s health supplements Taking high quality supplements and making good lifestyle choices can help throughout our lives to keep us on the right track when it comes to our health and wellbeing. Women have specific nutritional requirements and health concerns at different stages of life and it is ideal to choose women’s health supplements that target those specific [...]
Ensuring your children receive the required daily Iron intake Iron is an important mineral that is found in every single cell in our bodies. Although we store some iron to replace any that is lost, low iron levels over time can lead to poor health.1 Babies, toddlers, pre‐schoolers and teenagers are at higher risk of a deficiency because their diets might not contain high [...]
The importance of calcium for growing bodies The importance of calcium for growing bodies Calcium is essential for the growth of strong, healthy bones and teeth. Throughout our lives, our calcium needs change, depending on what stage of life we are in. Young children and pre‐teens have special calcium requirements, as their bones are still constantly growing. Preteens and adolescents also experience [...]
Recognise the differences between cold and flu What is the difference between a Cold and the Flu? Sore throat? Runny nose? Cold on its way? or is it the flu? Both are respiratory illnesses and have similar symptoms, but we’re often too busy multitasking family, work and who knows what else to figure out which virus1 has attacked us first. So here’s [...]
The importance of a balanced diet for children Why do children need a balanced diet from an early age? A healthy, balanced diet for children provides essential vitamins, minerals and other nutritional goodies that kids need for healthy growth and development. Vitamins and minerals are vital for our bodies to function properly and each one plays a specific role in the body.
10 tips for staying healthy this winter While many people will be happily saying good-bye to a long, hot summer and welcoming the new season, just as many of us will be dreading the cooler weather arriving. Winter is often given a bad rap as it brings with it the cold & flu season and those cold, dark mornings. However, with a [...]
6 benefits of multivitamins for young children Young children go through rapid periods of growth and development which increases their need for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Ideally, kids would get these from a healthy, balanced diet with a wide variety of nutritious food. But as parents, we know it can often be quite a challenge to achieve this every day! Kids [...]
Keep your kids energised and healthy Vitamins & Minerals growing bodies need Kids require a nutritious and varied diet to support the amazing level of growth and development that happens during childhood. For many parents, making sure kids receive all the nutrition they need through food can be a confusing and daunting task. While trying to make sen6se of the wealth [...]
Why kids need calcium How does calcium help growing children? During childhood and into their teenage years, kids need enough calcium to support their growing bones and teeth. Calcium is one of the body’s most important minerals and also has other essential roles to play, including supporting a healthy nervous system and muscle function. Most of the calcium in [...]
Three reasons why a vitamin C supplement could help your child Why should I give my child a Cenovis Kids Vitamin C supplement? 1. Cenovis Kids Vitamin C helps to support little immune systems A child’s immune system is less experienced than an adult’s, therefore kids are more likely to attract any germ or bug going around. In fact, they may suffer from as many as [...]
Three reasons why a multivitamin supplement could help your child Why should I choose Cenovis Kids Multivitamins? As children grow, they may go through periods of fussy eating that can make it quite a challenge to ensure they are getting all the nutritional goodies they need. Cenovis Kids Vita Fizzies and Vita Tingles with no artificial colours or flavours may help to solve this problem, [...]
Healthy calcium levels for children How much calcium do my children need? Kids need lots of calcium every day because of the rapid growth and development that occurs during childhood. As your child grows, their calcium needs increase steadily until they reach puberty, continuing at a higher level until early adulthood. The recommended dietary intake (RDI) of calcium for children [...]
Tips on how to increase your child’s intake of calcium Increasing your child’s daily calcium intake is easier than you may think and takes very little effort. You can increase your child’s calcium intake at breakfast by topping up their cereal and milk with their favourite fruit flavoured yoghurt. Add cheese to sandwiches or top pasta meals with ricotta, grated parmesan or tasty cheese. You [...]
B vitamins and children What are the B group vitamins and what do they do? Vitamins are naturally present in food and are necessary for our bodies to function properly. There are thirteen vitamins, eight of which belong to a group called the B vitamins. These vitamins perform many vital tasks throughout the body, making them extremely important. B [...]
The key ingredients of children’s health supplements During childhood our bodies and minds are growing and developing at a rapid pace. Making sure our kids are getting enough of key nutrients, such as Omega‐3, calcium, iron, vitamin D, vitamin C and iodine, will help to support their growth and development during this important stage of life as well as maintain their general [...]
Key ingredients of women’s health supplements We all know that making sure we get our daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals is going to be good for our health and general wellbeing. It is also important for us to know exactly which ingredients will be of most benefit to our individual health needs. The following key ingredients includes
The importance of taking multivitamins Vitamin and mineral supplements were traditionally recommended only in cases of deficiency. Now evidence is accumulating to show that multivitamins may be an important extension of healthy eating and helpful in achieving a level of health beyond what is possible through diet alone. Taken in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle multivitamins can help to support [...]
The key ingredients of winter supplements There is definitely a chill in the air and winter (otherwise known as cold and flu season) is here again…brrr! We know it is important to support our immune health throughout the year, however it becomes of particular importance when the cold weather arrives bringing with it an increased incidence of the dreaded flu. At [...]
The importance of taking winter supplements Summer is a distant memory and with a chill in the air there is no doubt that winter is here again. Unfortunately for some people the cold weather can bring with it a range of health concerns that would normally not trouble us during the warmer months. Taking supplements that help to support our health [...]
7 tips to help you and your family stay healthy this winter Winter is knocking on the door so we thought we’d share some tips on how you and your family can stay healthy and carry on enjoying the good stuff. Eat well For your best shot at staying healthy this winter, make sure you get at least three servings of vegetables each day, and two servings [...]
Lift the lid on nutritious lunchbox ideas If you’re stuck for some lunchtime inspiration for the kids, here’s a simple checklist of what every good lunchbox should have:
