In the summer, the child's stomach suddenly becomes delicate, and the stomach is uncomfortable at every turn.
At this time, don't blame the child's delicate stomach, parents should first find the reason from themselves.
Are there any foods that are cold for your child? Have you paid attention to food hygiene?
Summer is supposed to be the season to indulge in good food.
In this season of temptation and danger, parents must pay special attention: especially when taking care of younger children, and even more so when it comes to diet.
First, summer diet, these potential risks to know, don't eat bad baby's stomach
The weather is too hot, so the child's appetite is not very good in the summer. In order to let the baby eat well, the parents are somewhat indulgent and have temporarily left their health behind.
Cold drinks, ice cream, barbecue, fruit...... As long as it is the food that the child likes, the parents will be more or less satisfied!
As everyone knows, these mouth-watering delicacies are very risky.
- Excessive cold drinks
In the summer heat, many children like to drink cold drinks and eat ice cream to cool down. It does achieve the effect of cooling in a short period of time, but if you eat too much, it will affect your gastrointestinal health, and you will have diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Barbecue food
After baking food at high temperatures, it does have a special aroma. It's fine to eat once or twice once in a while, but if you let your children eat barbecue often, their delicate stomach really can't bear it, and there are too many oils and carcinogens.
- Excessive sugar content
Another feature of ice cream, candies and drinks is that they are relatively high in sugar!
Eating too much sugary food can put your child's dental health at risk, and there may be a risk of obesity.
Second, the summer diet must be healthy first
In the summer, in order to protect the health of their children, parents really need to plan their diet.
Scientific and reasonable arrangements can keep children away from the pain and suffering:
1. Mix ingredients reasonably
Considering that children have a poor appetite in summer, the diet should be light and easy to digest.
Therefore, when choosing ingredients, you can give priority to vegetables, fruits and other foods, which are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Of course, it is also necessary to pair it with some meats in moderation, such as eggs, chicken and lean meats.
Because meat ingredients are high in protein and fat, they help children grow their bodies.
2. Drink cold drinks in moderation
Whose summer doesn't have an ice cream and a cold drink?
If you directly refuse your child's request for cold drinks or ice cream, they may feel aggrieved.
Why is it that other children can do it, but not yourself?
What I want to say is: as long as the temperature of the cold drink is not too low, as long as the ingredients of the ice cream are healthy enough, it is still okay to give the child a sip or eat occasionally.
3. Eat less barbecue food
Even if your child likes to eat barbecue, try to eat as little or no as much as possible!
If your child really wants to eat barbecue, please don't take him to the barbecue stall outside, health and hygiene are worrying! Many children vomit once they eat, that is, the ingredients outside are unhealthy.
You can consider making it at home, at least the ingredients are clean, and the barbecue process is relatively hygienic.
In particular, choosing an air fryer for cooking minimizes grease and meets the needs of your child while ensuring cleanliness and hygiene.
4. Control sugar intake
Children must eat less sugar! Eat less sugar! Eat less sugar! Important things, of course, have to be said three times.
The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" (2022) recommends: children aged 2~3 years old should not consume added sugar, and the intake of added sugar for children aged 4~5 years old should be controlled at <50g/day, preferably below 25 grams.
Most children can't resist the temptation of candy and always have a craving for sweet food.
But these high-sugar foods, like "invisible killers", are destroying children's health.
The best way is to choose some sugar-free or low-sugar fruits and yogurt, so that the child can feel the slight sweetness and not reject the food. Slowly, it can also reduce the child's dependence on sugar, and the diet will gradually become lighter.
5. Pay attention to food safety
In summer, when the temperature is high, food is most likely to spoil, breed bacteria, and induce poisoning.
Therefore, parents must keep the ingredients purchased in the summer properly and put them in the refrigerator in time!
Food that is left out in high temperatures, even if it has only been an hour or two, should not be eaten.
By the way, parents should also teach their children: every time you buy food, you should pay attention to the production date to avoid choosing spoiled or expired food; It's a good idea to smell food before each consumption to see if there is any odor.
3. Warm advice for parents: personalized diet, the safest
Infant and toddler: Breastfeeding is the mainstay, and complementary foods are gradually added
For babies and toddlers, summer is, of course, dominated by breast milk. Even if you add complementary food, you should gradually increase it, and the type and quantity should be strictly controlled, not too much.
Preschool: Cultivate good eating habits in your child
Preschool children are in a critical period of physical growth and development, and at this stage, it is necessary to cultivate them to develop good eating habits, not to be picky eaters, and not to eat unhealthy food.
School age: focus on nutritional combinations and food variety
School-age children have a greater need for food and nutrition! In the summer, find a way to stimulate your child's appetite and try to get them to eat a little more.
Written at the end: summer diet is still the most important thing for health! Staying away from foods that are harmful to your health is a skill that every parent has to learn! Of course, it is also necessary to tailor a meal plan that is unique to your child.