what to consider with nutrients will have their needs met always check before supplementing particularly if your child is vegan if your gp or dietician has recommended ✓ food first - supplements do not counteract an unhealthy diet ✓ go sugar free - there's enough around already! ✓ flavour matters - letting your little one choose the flavour can give them ownership ✓ think about texture - gummies may sprinkled onto food at mealtime ✓ reward the effort - sticker charts help kids work towards a prize and up the fun factor winter vitamins elements to keep in mind for winter health alleviate allergies¹ and reduce the length of a common cold tissue and aids iron absorption capsicum and leafy greens such as broccoli and kale echinacea • traditionally used to help stimulate the immune system and assist the body reduce the chance of catching a cold³ kids horseradish • a plant whose roots might have an effect to help treat respiratory tract zinc • an essential mineral with links to immune function and to a reduction in the severity and duration of cold symptoms important to find sources in our diet dairy and whole grains probiotics • these microorganisms help our gut bacteria balance and are thought to help support the immune system6,7 • find them in yoghurt with live cultures alphabet soup while it may feel like there are plus the eight remember! always speak to your gp or a dietician before taking supplements or herbal have dietary restrictions or take medications for chronic illness