The transition to fall can be tough mentally and physically, even for those of us who love the cozy feelings of fall! It can be a great time to boost nutrition and fight inflammation through the right nutrients. That's why we've put together a list of our favorite supplements to help you and your family make a healthy transition to fall!
Check out these top picks for a healthy transition to fall.
- It can be tough to get the little ones to take their multivitamins and eat their veggies. That's why Nature's Plus made a tasty Animal Parade fruit gummy with all their essential vitamins and minerals along with some fruit and veggie extracts.
- Feeling a little out of sync this fall? Vitex root has long been used in in traditional medicine to help regulate menstrual cycles. Redd Remedies Rhythm & Flow includes vitex along with Chinese herbs known to support a healthy cycle. Plus, it includes Magnesium and B6, shown to help with PMS symptoms.
- Is the change of seasons stressing out your pet? Dr. Mercola has created a special Adrenal Support formula just for your furry friends with Ashwagandha, DIM and 7-HMR.
- Dealing with kiddo coughs and sniffles can be tough. Next time, you can reach for an all natural, herbal formula with nettle, marshmallow root and elderberry from Nature's Answer.
- If you're having some gut trouble, you may want to consider Ridgecrest Herbals Belly Be Happy capsules, made with soothing herbs like ginger, peppermint and marshmallow root and probiotics.
- Ashwagandha may help with stress and anxiety, so if you need a little help dealing, consider Life Extension Ashwagandha Plus Calm & Focus.
- NAD is an important molecule in energy production and metabolism, and we're just starting to tap into its benefits as a supplement. Check it out for yourself by trying Crystal Star's NAD+ gummies.
- Another option to help calm your brain as seasons change is GABA - a neurotransmitter that can help lower anxiety. Life Seasons NeuroQ combines Gaba with several other calming herbs to tamp down stress.
by Jeani Hunt, MS, RD, CD, VitaminLife's resident dietitian and owner of VeggieLush Nutrition.
- Plan some time in the woods - This can be anything from a hike to a walk to a bike ride out near some trees. Why? Being around trees (also known as forest bathing) can help ease stress and even depression, and it's a great time to check out the changing colors and get in some physical activity.
- Enjoy some fall spices - They're tasty, cozy and anti-inflammatory. Everything from cinnamon to cloves and allspice are all anti-inflammatory and can boost hormone health.
- Prep some stew recipes - One thing I love about fall is that I can start making some hearty, tasty stews with anti-inflammatory spices. Try a turmeric, ginger, chickpea stew with coconut milk and leafy greens to start!
- Enjoy fall mushrooms and squash - It's harvest season, which means anti-inflammatory mushrooms and squash abound! Enjoy them simply roasted or sauteed or in a curry or stew.
- Freeze some favorite summer foods - If your local farmers market or produce store still has some juicy berries or peaches or plums, grab some now and freeze them, so you can enjoy that taste of summer in the middle of winter!
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