Top Health Tips for Teenagers with Nutrilite

Oct. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- With so much going on internally and externally, here are some tips from Nutrilite for dealing with everything from coping with exam focus to tackling new-found vegetarianism when really they just want a reaction

Iron deficiency is very common amongst teenagers, in a recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey, up to 13 per cent of teenage boys and 27 per cent of girls were found to have low iron stores. Iron is found naturally in liver, caviar, sunflower seeds and dried apricots however if this is difficult to include in a teenagers diet (often not rich in caviar!), a daily iron supplement may be the solution for example Nutrilite Chewable Iron. It is especially important that teenager girls replenish their iron levels after menstruation

Is your teenager thinking of following the steps of Joanna Lumley, Jude Law or Stella McCartney and becoming a vegetarian? It is important to note that vegetarians need twice as much iron intake as non-vegetarians or a deficiency can lead to anaemia, according to the National Institute of Health. To replace your iron and protein intake, include plenty of vegetables, nuts and seeds in your teenager’s diet or alternatively a protein supplement can provide you with the necessary elements. Nutrilite’s All Plant Protein drink is an alternative option for those that do not like to swallow tablets and it is lactose-free

It is natural to worry about your teenager’s first holiday away from the parents. Nutrilite will put your nerves to rest with the following advice on sun, alcohol and insurance
Sun – a recent study showed that 33 per cent of young people suffered from sunburn or heat stroke during their last summer holiday. Avoid the sun during the hottest hours of the day (12 and 3pm) and if you do end up with a sunburn, food and vitamins (http://www.amway.co.uk/en/our-brands/nutrilite) such as vitamin A and C can relieve the uncomfortable symptoms as they reduce the redness and act as an anti-histamine
Alcohol – according to Foreign and Commonwealth Office statistics, over 1,500 Brits are arrested each year in Spain and more often than not alcohol is the cause of this. Ensure that you drink responsibly whilst on holiday and to reduce the damage that alcohol can do to your body, Vitamin E in supplements such as Nutrilite’s Lecithin E is a powerful antioxidant
Insurance – Swiftcover have revealed that one in five Brits admitted to not taking out adequate travel insurance each time they travel. Make sure that your teenager is fully covered and understands what they can and can’t do – activities such as bungee jumping or scooters are often not included!

According to kidshealth.org, eight out of ten teenagers get acne at some point in their adolescence and although it is a natural part of puberty, there are several ways to help clear it up and prevent it returning, such as
•   Washing your face once or twice a day with mild soap and warm water to prevent the build up of oil
•   As tempting as it can be, try not to squeeze your spots as this can cause the area to become infected and it is more likely to scar
•   Ensure that you have plenty of vitamin A in your diet as this can repair and maintain the skin. It is naturally present in cheese, eggs and oily fish however if these do not appeal to your taste buds, a vitamin A supplement, such as Nutrilite Natural Multi Carotene, may be an alternative option

Leading Nutritionist Dr Kurscheid recommends incorporating calcium and magnesium into a teenager’s diet as they can help the bones to go strong at an important time of body development. Whilst sleeping is normally not a problem for teenagers, a calcium deficiency can lead to sleep difficulties so ensure that your teenagers consume milk or dairy products or look at boosting their intake with a supplement

The ‘Nutrilite Family Health – Naturally’ campaign aims to encourage you and your family to think of different ways to be more healthy. Find out more on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nutrilitefamilyhealthnaturally) or via Twitter @NutriliteFamily