Health Tips
Every year, we give a monthly health tip to help others understand these nutrition-related topics in a very digestible and understandable way. Check our this year's health tips and make sure to come back to see next month's tip from Nutrients Without Limits! If you'd like a copy of health tips from previous years, send us an email and we'll share all of them with you.
JANUARY HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH
Boost your immune system, your body’s defense against infection, by consuming vitamin C-rich foods like oranges and strawberries—just one medium orange provides the daily recommended intake. An orange a day really does keep the doctor away!
We recommend consulting these sources if you want more on January's health tip:
- Your Immune System | Kids Health (Information on the immune system)
- Immune Support Foods for Kids | Advil (Immune-supporting foods for kids)
FEBRUARY HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH
Getting 60 minutes of physical activity every single day is correlated with a boost in test scores, mood, and overall health, which can be met through playing a sport, recess, or even PE classes. Get moving!
We recommend consulting these sources if you want more information on February's health tip
- Physical Activity | CDC (Facts about physical activity)
- Kids Aren’t Moving Their Bodies Enough | Marathon Kids (How physical activity isn't incorporated into enough schools)
MARCH HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH
Drink a glass of milk each day to build strong bones and teeth, as it contains vitamin D. Did you know? 1 cup of milk gives you about 30% of your daily vitamin D needs! So, sip up for a healthier you!
We recommend consulting these sources if you want more information on March's health tip
- Vitamin D | CDC (Information for parents about Vitamin D)
- Vitamin D for Babies, Children & Adolescents | Healthy Children (Information for kids about Vitamin D)
APRIL HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH
Drinking water keeps your body hydrated and helps you think clearly. Aim for at least 6-8 glasses of water a day—stay refreshed and let your brilliance shine!
- Water: How much should you drink every day? | Mayo Clinic (Insights from Mayo Clinic about importance of staying hydrated)
- Staying Healthy: How Much Water Should You Drink? | Harvard Health (More information from Harvard about hydration)
MAY HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH
Pick whole grain bread or pasta for longer-lasting energy. They have fiber that keeps you full and strong, just like an energy shield! Whole grains can reduce your risk of heart disease by about 25%.
- 9 Health Benefits of Eating Whole Grains (Comprehensive insights from Healthline about benefits of grains)