The Healthy Shopper wants to remind us of the importance of watching for the “Scary 7” ingredients on food labels:
Glucose-Fructose (High Fructose Corn Syrup)
Artificial Sweeteners
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Artificial Flavours
Trans Fats
Artificial Colours
Artificial Preservatives
Do you try to stay away from these? It can be challenging and that is why The Healthy Shopper, founded by Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky in 1999, helps and encourages Canadians to pursue and maintain a naturally healthy lifestyle by providing them with recommendations throughout the year as well as discounts on recommended products.
The biggest hit with my daughter was the Simply Natural’s Organic Ketchup.
Who else loves ketchup on their eggs and meatloaf?
The biggest hit with me were Pamela’s cake, pancake and bread mixes and the biggest hit with with my son were the Kiju’s all natural and organic juice boxes. Hubby liked the fact that we had been introduced to another all natural remedy for coughs and colds called Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough 4Kids.
We were also introduced to Olympic Krema Greek Style Yogurt, Simply Natural’s Organic Mustards and North American Herb and Spice Company’s Oregano P73 oil and gelcaps.
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I definitely do avoid those scary ingredients as much as possible. I try to keep them out of my kids’ diets too. These are some awesome product choices. We love Simply Natural’s ketchup in this house! And I love the Healthy Shopper coupon book. Saving money on great, healthy products? Why not? 🙂
YES! The coupon book is so wonderful, I agree!
Wow, this is awesome! I’ve never heard of it. Will definitely be looking into it more!
I learned I need to drink lots more water.
A half hour of stretching or walking is better than a half hour of nothing.
Isn’t it awesome – they are right your alley!
“Hot lemon drink”, water, a special bed made just for them, and cuddles, cuddles, cuddles.
Start slow, I started exercising almost two months ago and it was so hard to even do 10 squats without getting winded. Now I am up to 35 without stopping! But it took me 2 months to get there but I am glad I did =)
Stop doing an exercise if you cannot keep proper form. Quality is more important than quantity.
I put Vicks on their chest and pump them full of liquids.
a heated blanket and all cuddled up on the couch really helps them feel better
lots of shower steam time for mommy and baby
We put Vicks Vapour rub on the kids for coughs. I make a hot honey and coconut oil drink for them if they have a sore throat. And of course lots of snuggles and stories!
I put vaporub on the soles of their feet,also and make sure they are never sockless
Vicks
I learned Good life fitness allows you to join for a trial period
My daughter is 16 months, but has had her share of colds already. We keep the humidifier on for her, and let her sleep as much as possible. She usually gets over things pretty quickly.
I use vicks and helixia and plenty of cuddles and rest
I give them lots of popsicles or freezies and put vicks vapor rub on there chest and neck
Yes humidifiers really do help! Especially for baby’s stuffy nose.
I’m not sure my kids would go for that, but I certainly take it!
I have heard this helps – I will have to remember to give it a try!
We use Shea Butter for this trick, but yes, great tip!
I’ve never heard of the onion trick – thanks for sharing. Interesting.
They have one RIGHT by me!
Going skating is great to stay active in the winter for cheap
Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated – something I really need to be better at. I need to cut down on my coffee and up my water.
homemade chicken noodle soup, lot of water, a blanket and a movie
I like to give anyone who is sick echinacea. It seems to shorten the length of colds. The only other tips are the same old, same olds, drink lots of fluids, wash hands often and get plenty of rest.
vicks, i always buy boogie wipes for their nose, and lots of cuddle time lol
Alway have Tylenol on hand because you U never know
There’s no GoodLife by my home =(
I like to play music to really get me going on working out
lots of rest liquids and TLC and make sure the temperature does not rise If it does put a cool cloth on the forehead, back of the neck and feet to bring down the temperture
Just get out the door even if you don’t feel like it.
Find a friend or relative whom you like and trust who also wants to establish a healthier lifestyle
Use a humidifier and prop up head of bed
I learned I need to drink plenty water
popsicles are good for getting liquid in and keeping fevers down
MUSIC MAKES ME MOVE
My fitness tip is to take fish oils ( help burn fat) and a good multi vitamin too!
My tip is to go to the gym 4-5 times and don’t eat much sugar and carbs.
Lots of cuddles and I make popsicles with orange juice. They’re cool, have vitamin C and are fun to eat even when they’re sick.
I learned that there is a Jillian Michaels Shred class that sounds tough but good.
lots of fluids and plenty of bed rest!
Home-made chicken soup.
I use honey for coughs and lots of snuggles on the couch.
I simply get them to drink lots of water and sleep as much as possible
love to win
when my kids are sick I put down a big garbage bag next to their bed (or couch) and then put a bucket or small garbage bag on top of it (with a small bag in it.) this eliminates the need to run to the toilet to be sick and reduces the mess if it misses or splashes out of the bucket.
I also have a sick table for them this includes klenex or a roll of toilet paper, baby wipes (for if you want something dry or damp to clean up) a couple extra garbage bags (so that a used sick bag doesn’t stink up the room and you don’t have to hunt for a new bag in a hurry) a cup of water (for rinsing), ginger ale, crackers, g2 for extra electrolytes… this way they have everything they need to stay as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
Francine, I have a VERY similar set up when my kids get sick!
Ginger All and vicks under their feet.
Lots of fluids and extra cuddles… and disinfectant wipes.
prop the head of the bed up and put teatree oil on the vents
i use a humidifier at nights and during naps to help with stuffy noses
Flat gingerale soothes a sick tummy….small sips only!!
we like to up vitamin c and use honey
Vicks and humidifier! Lots of liquids and sleep!
When they are feeling their worse, keep them occupied.
lots of liquids and love
I just put them in the baby carrier and give them extra snuggles. Or if they are older I put movies on and cuddle
When my daughter is sick we give her a lemon balm and sage bath to help clear congestion and to help her get a good nights sleep
When my daughter is sick, throwing up, raising the head of the bed, or propping her up on pillows helps with reflux. Soup & cuddling up in bed wi the to watch movies is always her favourite.
Rest and lots of water to detox!
rub vicks under their feet for a sore throat
vicks on the feet then put your socks on before you go to bed!
drink up!
Ooo I have connected with the on Facebook and I’m excited to hear about new products!