A runner friend just posted a question to a bunch of us in a runner’s group, “how do you stay healthy in winter?” She travels a lot like I do and found herself coming down with one thing or another all winter. There were a lot of good ideas, “eat healthy food, get extra sleep, take tons of Vitamin C, take vitamins, get a flu shot…” and on and on.
Through my relationship with Fit Approach, I had the opportunity to review Smarty Pants’ new Women’s Complete gummy vitamins. I saw that they have an awesome blog post on all natural ways to stay healthy this winter. The author points out that diet and healthy lifestyle are super important to staying healthy but offers “other tips and tricks you can try to help boost your immune system and your odds of staying well.”
Definitely check out the blog post for details and links but keep these common items in mind for staying well:
- Coconut oil
- Garlic
- Mushrooms
- Hand washing (!)
- Vitamins and Minerals including Vitamins A & D (D3 is critical for immune function), Vitamins C & E, Zinc and Iodine
- Fiber
- Stress reduction- which included lightening up a workout if you are feeling run down! They suggest some restorative yoga or a nice back with magnesium flakes. [Just bought some to try!]
There is a section on all natural remedies, as well! And a reminder – if you are sick, throw away your toothbrush and get a new one. I always forget this one!
Want to stay healthier this winter? It’s simple with SmartyPants! SmartyPants was the first gummy vitamin to combine four vitamins in one. It is a full multivitamin with eco-friendly Omega 3s (DHA and EPA), over 100% of your daily Vitamin D3 and an amount of B12 equivalent to a standalone supplement. They focus on the nutrients that are the toughest to get from your food. They use only the best, and most well-researched nutrients, and have an independent third party lab test every finished batch. The vitamins contain no GMOs, wheat, yeast, milk, eggs, soy allergens, gluten, nuts, high fructose corn syrup or anything artificial. They are also made in the USA in California.
The gummies taste amazing and are easy to tolerate. I love candy and these feel like a candy treat. I think kids will love them (the kids version) and sweet toothed people like me, as well. A serving is 6 gummies. They have a fruity/citrus flavor that comes from natural orange, lemon creme and blueberry flavors. I love that the multivitamin has a ton of Vitamin B12 and D3 as well as Omega 3s and a ton of other nutrients.
You don’t have to take my word for it! SmartyPants offered one lucky reader a one month supply of SmartyPants Vitamins. Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Winner must be a US resident, 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited. Contest runs through March 8th. A winner will be selected and notified on March 9th.
Don’t want to wait? You can get SmartyPants online and on Amazon. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. SmartyPants also supports Vitamin Angels and they donate a nutrient grant to a child in need for every bottle purchased.
Please note: I received SmartyPants Vitamins at no cost in exchange for this review and hosting the giveaway. I also received small compensation for my time and social media links. All opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.