It is now easier than ever to stay healthy and vibrant as more and more companies find innovative ways to deliver the recommended daily allowance of essential vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. “Mom” was recently introduced to three companies that will help you to stay on top of your game this summer and stave off that pesky summer cold, and you won’t have to swallow an oversized pill to reap the benefits!

Ascenta NutraSea DHA

Get your daily recommended dose of Omega-3 fatty acids in a liquid formula with NutraSea DHA, which can easily be added to smoothies or protein shakes! Recently launched, NutraSea DHA comes from the most eco-friendly and sustainable marine source: wild squid, which is typically caught for calamari. Much of the squid is not used for this, and has been regarded as waste, but actually contains 35% more omega-3 than wild salmon and 100% more than krill! Unlike most fish species, Pacific Squid has dramatically increased in numbers over the last 30 years, and is naturally resistant to overfishing due to an early reproductive age and a very short lifespan. NutraSea DHA is an ideal choice for pregnant and lactating mothers as well as seniors and individuals with cardiovascular and eye conditions. For more information on all Ascenta products, visit www.ascentahealth.com

alternaVites™
Turn taking vitamins from a chore to a treat! Originally developed as a multivitamin & mineral made specifically for people who have difficulty swallowing pills or prefer not to, alternaVites™ can be blended into smoothies, yogurt and even healthy pudding, creating a nutrition-packed snack. This unique alternative to taking a multi-vitamin pill makes it easy and even fun for anyone to make sure that they are receiving their daily vitamins and minerals – simply pour on your tongue and let it dissolve, much like a pixie stick but without the sugar!

Packaged in daily dose packets which makes an extremely portable option for those traveling or just on-the-go, alternaVites™ fit perfectly into a pocket, purse, backpack and more! alternaVites™ contains zero grams of sugar, no animal products or by-products, and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. It is also allergen-free! Learn more at www.alternaVites.com.

Cold-EEZE®

Cold-EEZE® reduces the duration and symptoms of the common cold including cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, post-nasal drip and hoarseness. This zinc-cold remedy is taken as a lozenge that dissolves on your tongue with a pleasant-tasting flavor! It is easy to beat that cold, as the Cold-EEZE® proprietary (zinc gluconate) formula is believed by researchers to interfere with the cold virus’ ability to reproduce.

Recommended as the #1 pharmacist-recommended zinc cold remedy, it is offered in a variety of delicious flavors, such as Cherry, Honey Lemon, Strawberries & Cream, Tropical Orange, Lemon Lime, Mint Frost, and sugar-free options, as well! Cold-EEZE uses natural flavors and has no preservatives or colors. It is non-drowsy, non-agitating and does not affect blood pressure. Best part? No pill to swallow! Visit www.coldeeze.com for more information, or download their free informational booklet here.

*Companies included above generously provided samples and images for this article.*