This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.
I had my last baby nearly five years ago, but it still feels like just yesterday when I was worrying about all the things I had to do to ensure my health and my child’s health while pregnant. We all have a laundry list of the things we’re supposed to do to be healthy–eat right, exercise, take vitamins, drink water, and of course…get your calcium for bone health. Bone health isn’t just important for adults, it’s imperative for your baby, as well, because she needs the calcium to build healthy teeth, bones, muscles and heart. Today I want to have a quick chat about how I get my calcium with Viactiv®.
Osteoporosis has run in my family dating back to my grandmother, so bone health is something that remains important to me when I’m considering my diet and exercise. My own mother has to consistently watch her calcium levels and be sure to do weight bearing exercises to decrease her risk of osteoporosis as she gets older, so that’s something that I’m keenly aware of in my own life too. Do you have a family history of osteoporosis or are you currently pregnant? Then listen up! You need calcium to preserve your bone mass while your baby is developing. Adequate intake of calcium will help prevent your body from taking calcium from your bones, thus helping to decrease your risk of osteoporosis. Many prenatal vitamins provide only 20-30% of the recommended daily amount of calcium for women who are pregnant. Add Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews to your routine to get the calcium you need daily. One Viactiv Calcium Soft Chew (650 mg of calcium in each soft chew) taken up to twice daily provides most women with 100% of the daily recommended value of calcium, plus vitamins D and K.
I like Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews because they are available in either delicious milk chocolate or caramel flavors…so it’s not hard to remember to take them during the day because they’re like a little piece of calcium goodness. I take one with breakfast and one after dinner and it helps me stay on top of my calcium needs each week and sneak a little treat in too!
If bone health is at the front of your mind like mine is with my family history, then take the time now to pick up Viactiv. Viactiv is available at major retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, & Rite Aid. Check out full list of where to buy HERE. As always…Please talk with your doctor before taking any supplements. This post is not intended to address or diagnose any medical conditions. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.