Montagu Snacks has developed a lifestyle range of mixed snacks, carefully formulated to support individuals pursuing a healthier lifestyle. This range harnesses the natural goodness of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds to address the challenges of modern living.
With the arrival of winter and changing seasons, our immune systems require an extra boost. The Montagu Immune Support Mix has been expertly blended to provide a mix rich in the nutrients your body needs for optimal immune function.
Why consider Montagu’s Immune Support Mix this winter?
As temperatures drop, it is common to experience a decrease in immunity. If you’ve resigned yourself to the possibility of catching the flu this winter, you might be overlooking the importance of your diet.
When your immunity is low, examining your food choices is crucial. Breakfast often leads us to opt for warm, calorie-dense, carbohydrate-rich foods, which may keep you warm but are not ideal for warding off unwanted illnesses.
Introducing the Immune Support Mix from Montagu—a delicious mix designed to support your immune system. This versatile blend can be added to muffins, rusks, smoothies, muesli, or salads.
The Immune Support Mix is high in copper, which contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system. It is also high in fibre, naturally cholesterol-free, low in sodium, and packed with energy.
What’s in the Montagu Immune Support Mix?
When developing the Immune Support Mix, careful attention was given to include a variety of immune-boosting properties. With 70% of the immune system located in the gut, it’s evident that you are what you eat. The first step in supporting your immunity should be to incorporate foods into your diet that promote a healthy gut and enhance your immune system.
Immune Support Mix ingredients
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Cranberries
- Almonds
- Ginger cubes
- Goji berries
- Cacao nibs
Immune Support Mix Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds and Pumpkin Seeds: Sunflower seeds (30–40 g serving) are a source of Vitamin B6 and zinc, both of which are necessary for the normal functioning of the immune system. Vitamin B6 also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. Pumpkin seeds (30–40 g serving) are high in zinc, which is essential for a well-functioning immune system.
Health Benefits of Cranberries: Cranberries are high in energy and fibre. They are virtually free of sodium and “bad” cholesterol. Cranberries possess antibiotic properties that can reduce the risk of infection.
Extra Helpful Tips:
- Consider adopting a plant-based diet! This type of diet is ideal for increasing your intake of protein, whole foods, and healthy fats.
- Be prepared for snack cravings! If you enjoy late-night snacking, keep a container of biltong, popcorn, or roasted nuts handy for when those cravings hit.
- You can make better food choices by stocking your fridge and pantry with healthy options. That way, your lunch or snack boxes will be filled with nutritious, filling snacks, which will have a positive impact on your health.
Health Benefits of Almonds: Almonds are a source of Vitamin B2, which helps with the production of immune cells to fight infections. They also contribute to reducing tiredness and fatigue. Almonds are rich in zinc, which helps your body maintain a strong immune system to combat colds and flu.
Health Benefits of Ginger:
- Aids in the digestion of food.
- Contains cancer-fighting properties.
- Helps reduce nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.
- Assists in treating morning sickness in pregnant women.
- Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Has been shown to reduce muscle pain.
Health Benefits of Cacao: Cacao nibs are less refined than cocoa powder, making them more nutritionally potent. They are high in flavonoids, which are antioxidants known to help rid the body of free radicals and unwanted elements like viruses.
Avoid the ‘winter eating’ trap
Have you ever wondered why we tend to eat more during the winter months? One reason is that we expend extra energy while shivering. However, maintaining a healthy diet in winter can be challenging for a more serious reason: the lack of sunlight.
As winter evenings arrive much faster than in summer, we receive less sunlight, which can lead to a drop in serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found mainly in the gastrointestinal tract, blood platelets, and central nervous system, and it plays a crucial role in regulating mood.
Dr. Joseph Mercola, an alternative medicine advocate and osteopathic physician, compares your gut to your “second brain” because it originates from the same tissue as your brain during gestation.
A decline in immunity can contribute to feelings of depression and increase food cravings. Therefore, it’s essential to choose foods that boost your immune system and avoid consuming empty or excessive calories. Instead, focus on healthy foods that provide energy and help protect against potentially harmful pathogens in the environment.
For an excellent start to your day, try mixing the Immune Support Mix into warm oats, muesli, or plain natural yogurt. You can find quality snacks online at www.montagusnacks.co.za or at your nearest Montagu store nationwide.