vitamin d

Practicing Gratitude and Keeping My Family Healthy with Orange Naturals-Giveaway

October 16, 2017 by Kathryn 62 Comments

Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my afﬁliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

With Thanksgiving just having passed, gratitude is something that’s fresh in my mind. I’m so thankful to have an amazing and supportive husband, two helpful and intelligent older boys and, of course, a new baby for all of us to love and fawn over.

I’m also grateful that my family is usually quite hearty, so we don’t have to deal with sickness too often when the weather turns chilly. But if coughs and sniffles do strike, I’m going to be sure that I have Orange Naturals Cough+Cold tincture on hand to help us feel better faster!

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Stonemill Bakehouse Breads Now Naturally Enriched with Vitamin D-Giveaway

July 1, 2014 by Kathryn 114 Comments

Getting all the essential nutrients in a day can be a challenge for anyone, and when you’re a parent of a picky eater, the challenge becomes even greater. I try my best to make sure that my boys are getting the vitamins and minerals they need for good health but when I can do that in an easy and kid-friendly way, I’m extra happy.

Now, Stonemill Bakehouse has made proper nutrition a little easier for adults and children alike by offering eleven different breads that contain 25% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin D per serving! These breads are naturally enriched with Vitamin D thanks to the yeast, which is exposed to a light source during production that naturally transforms the sterols in the yeast to Vitamin D. And you can enjoy the benefits of added Vitamin D in any of these delicious breads:

Chia – 6 Supergrains
Sprouted 3 Grains – 3 Grains & Oatmeal
11 Whole Grains – Grains & Honey
12 Whole Grains – Sprouted Rye
Omega 3 – Sprouted Flax and Sunflower & Walnut
Fibre & Fruit – Cranberry Pumpkin Seed,
Flax & Chia – Supergrains
Sourdough – Multigrain
Sourdough – Classic French
Sourdough – Hearty Bavarian Rye
Sourdough – Belgian Whole Wheat

While the body naturally produces Vitamin D in sunny conditions, many people suffer from low levels of Vitamin D in Canada, especially in the colder months. And there aren’t very many foods that contain Vitamin D, so getting the nutrient from a product that is as frequently consumed as bread just makes sense. [Read more…]

Your Favourite Kellogg’s Cereals Now Have Vitamin D-Giveaway

January 13, 2014 by Kathryn 252 Comments

I am a big believer in the importance of vitamin D and during the warm summer months, my boys and I get enough of it simply by spending time outside. But when the weather turns chilly, Saskatchewan simply doesn’t get enough sunlight for a person to be able to get an optimal amount of vitamin D. And since “the sunshine vitamin” is essential for the formation, growth and repair of bones, helps regulate the immune system and may even help protect from radiation damage, getting enough is always a good move!

Now, Kellogg’s Canada is making it easier than ever for Canadians to get their daily dose of D! Favourite Kellogg’s cereals including Fruit Loops, Rice Krispies, Corn Pops and Frosted Flakes are now fortified with vitamin D. In fact, each bowl contains 20% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin D, so even when the sun isn’t shining, you’ll start the day with the vitamin D your body needs!

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Little Pleasures Make a Regular Day Delicious!

June 20, 2013 by Kathryn 10 Comments

This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and HALLS Vitamin Drops “Daily Dose of Delicious” program. HALLS Vitamin Drops has asked me to share my “Daily Dose of Delicious” with you. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the product, provided by the sponsors.

Between getting kids ready for school, working on my site, cooking, cleaning and running errands, my days are full to bursting with hustle and bustle. But life is meant to be enjoyed and even a busy mom can find ways to add some extra enjoyment to her day if she tries! I am a big believer that small actions have a big impact on well-being and so I never miss an opportunity to add a “Daily Dose of Delicious” to my day!

One of my favourite ways to make a regular day more delicious is with a great outfit. Jeans and a cute t-shirt are always the most sensible choice for my activity-packed days, but pairing that standard outfit with a bold, trendy necklace, neon nail polish or sparkly heels just for fun makes me feel instantly happier. And when it comes time to cook, I follow the same principle by adding extras that make me happy like splurging on fresh herbs or setting up a sundae bar for dessert.

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Sugar-Free Nutrition for the Whole Family is Easy with Yummi Bears and Slice of Life-Giveaway

May 18, 2012 by Kathryn 76 Comments

slice of life sugar free My boys have tried a few different varieties of gummy vitamins and they’re pretty big fans of most of them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not always ready to put their expertise to the test trying new ones! So when Hero Nutritionals, the makers of Yummi Bears and Slice of Life vitamins, contacted me about reviewing their brand new sugar free D3 gummy vitamins, I couldn’t resist. The fact that Yummi Bears contained no sugar was instantly appealing to me and I was excited to see if my boys would like them as much as their regular vitamins.

Yummi Bears and Slice of Life D3 vitamins are different than most brands of gummy vitamins for a few reasons. For one thing, they use only D3, which is the most easily absorbed form of vitamin D. And even more importantly, the vitamins are sugar free but still contain all-natural ingredients! I like minimizing the sugar in my children’s diets but I have a huge problem with artificial sweeteners and will always choose real sugar for both my boys and myself over any chemical substitute. Vitamins made by Hero Nutritionals are sweetened with inulin fibre and lo han fruit so they have a great sweet taste that’s completely natural! [Read more…]