Curious About Juice Plus, Minerals, and Body Balance Type Products.

Updated on May 13, 2008
L.B. asks from Pine, CO
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I may not have the names quite right, but I've read on this site about the benefits of minerals, juice plus, and body balance: all of which I believe are distributed by different companies. I'm interested in "testimonials" - have you tried these and how have they helped? I have a 4 year old who is anti-vegetable and has chronic stomach aches (so I have become a Sneaky Chef), a 2 year old with post-nasal drip that causes the runny nose and cough, and a 1 year old with reflux, gas, teething. So it seems someone is always feeling crummy. We've switched over to organic foods and sneaking veges in foods the kids like. Any other suggestions? Thanks. P.S. My kiddos also have food allergies to dairy and soy products.

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K.D.

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Something that helped us with post nasal drip is nasal rinses. You can buy them at any Walgreens type drug store. Our allergist at National Jewish recommended them. I can't believe the night and day difference for our son (4y.). He liked them so much he was begging to do them. I have also started and for the first time ever I don't miss taking my daily allergy medicine. I can't take in while pregnant, and usually am miserable even with it. This has cured all my post nasal drip and runny nose. I could send you the info NJ has on it if you're interested.

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D.K.

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I would never give a child supplements or even herbal remedies without your Dr approval. Most of that stuff is not even tested on children. Try the V8 line of juices that have veggie juice or there are those natural chips that are made from veggies. My kids think I am giving them potato chips when in turn it is suppose to be 1/2 cup of veggies in each serving.
For your 2 year old have you talked to his Dr about adnoid issues? Does he sleep with his mouth open, congested a lot and snoring of any kind? It could be enlarged adnoids. I totally believe taste buds change. I love almost all foods however was A VERY PICKY EATER when I was a kid. Very picky.
You know I grew up only liking green beans and corn...grew up very healthy, still am and though now I LOVE veggies of all kinds I kind of just have my kids pick at least three favorite veggies and not stress too much about them not eating a ton of veggies. Thankfully they like healthy ones.
With your oldest have you tried ranch dip, ketchup? My daughter LOVES asparagus dipped in ketchup (yes I know it sounds so gross doesn't it?), but if they eat it, who cares what it is dipped in? I make a brocolli rice dish that is loaded with cheese so they don't even realize how much brocolli they are eating.
Hang in there and if kids see you and your hubby eating veggies and you just continue offering them they will come around.
I think too much stress is put on us parents to make sure our children eat these perfect meals, we are their example of eating healthy and all you can do is try.

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J.K.

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We use Juice Plus and really like it. I used it when I was prego and just got myself back on track with it. I think it is great! It is safe because it is just like food, not vitamins. (Not, that anything can take the place of whole food.)

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E.S.

answers from Pocatello on

MonaVie is the way to go, it has amazing health benefits...

e-mail me and I will get you some additional information to look over. ____@____.com

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C.M.

answers from Colorado Springs on

I have a 5 yo boy who is the pickiest eater in the world. He will often go to bed without eating his supper. Because I am so nutritionally paranoid, I have both my kids on Juice Plus Gummies. They are very energetic kids and they are hardly ever sick. I LOVE Juice Plus!

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M.O.

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I understand picky eaters, but I don't believe in "foods kids like." Taste buds don't change when someone hits 18. It often take upwords of 10 times for a kid to decide they "like" something. We used Juice Plus with my god daughter (who was not a picky eater) and she loved them. She also liked "green machine" from Naked Juice. Once we got passed the color anyway. Naked also offers a variety of juice cocktails that have lots of goodies packed in but they taste great. Maybe you could substitute apple or orange juice for a glass of Naked to supliment their nutrition in addition to Juice Plus.

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P.B.

answers from Provo on

The company I found that helps with proper nutrition for kids (as well as adults) is Isagenix.

http://www.isagenix.com/us/en/file.ashx?id=301e7c77-57be-...

They have a prodcut that helps with the immune system specifically. Of course all our products will give the body good nutrition and help with getting sick less.

http://jill_reeder.isagenix.com/us/en/nutrition_isafruits...

http://jill_reeder.isagenix.com/us/en/nutrition_isamune.d...

http://jill_reeder.isagenix.com/us/en/isakids_essentials....

My kids and myself use many of their products and I've never felt better!

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D.Z.

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Sorry this is so late, but I just was searching through old topics and thought I would respond to you. My entire family takes a vitamin and mineral supplement called Vemma. One 2 oz serving has all the vitamins and minerals of 14 servings of fruits and veggies. It also has the mangosteen fruit in it and has an amazing anti-oxidant level. My 3 kids all love it and I feel that they are filling in the nutruitional gaps. Email me if you want more information. ____@____.com

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