Whatever the weather is, it shows its effects, so every soul in the universe cannot live without being affected by the effects of the weather, but being a delicate organ, humans accept its effects more quickly. And children are children. They are more affected by cold. Because the ability to fight diseases (immunity) is a little less in children. Due to this, the children are soon exposed to the effects of the weather
Children usually suffer from colds, coughs, and fevers in winter. The most important thing is their clothing. Dress the children in warm clothes, but also take special care of their food. Mothers of infants should be careful of all cold foods. Similarly, avoid banana rice curd lassi, etc. If you are breastfeeding your baby, then your precaution is the baby's precaution and if the baby has started eating on his own, then give him healthy foods too.
Healthy foods act as a shield against diseases in winter as they keep the body warm from within and play an important role in improving our immunity. When immunity is strong, the risk of disease will be reduced to a great extent. The following foods are very useful for winter, their consumption can avoid many problems because
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VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is one of the most important of the 13 vitamins essential for the survival of life. It is a water-soluble antioxidant vitamin. Which protects the cells of the body from getting damaged. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system as well as strengthens the teeth and bones. Apart from this, it also plays an important role in preventing colds in winter. This vitamin is found in good quantity in red capsicum, papaya, broccoli, strawberry, pineapple, malted orange, etc.
If the child has started eating solid food, then giving him fresh fruit is the best, it will give the child all the nutrients of the fruit in a rich way. But fruit juice can also be given. But while giving fruit or juice, ensure that it is not cold and sour. This can protect your baby from common winter diseases and infections. If you want, you can make delicious sweet potato licks for the baby at home.
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SWEET POTATO
Another very tasty and nutritious winter food is sweet potato. Rich in dietary fiber and potassium, sweet potato helps in strengthening the immune system. Make sweet potato French fries instead of potatoes or boil them and feed their paste in any sweet dish or similar to a baby.
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CARROT
Carrots Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables are not only tasty but also very beneficial for health. Another such seasonal vegetable available in winter is the carrot which is easily available everywhere at low prices. Carrots, rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, not only help to improve vision, but also increase white blood cells, which strengthen the immune system and help fight viral infections, and are also rich in antioxidants and fiber. Therefore, it is easily digested. If you want, you can give fresh carrot juice to children. You can make carrot salad and give it to small children as finger food.
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GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
Winter season has not come that Spinach, fenugreek, greens, mint, and such green leafy vegetables are available in abundance. Besides being seasonal, they are also rich in nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and lutein. Especially spinach is like a superfood for children in the winter season. Along with cleaning the stomach of children, these vegetables help warm their bodies from the inside, so these vegetables must be given to children in winter. So use them in soups or mix them with other fruits to make smoothies.
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SOUPS
In winter, giving hot soup to children can be beneficial in many ways. There are many benefits of drinking soup in winter. Vegetables like carrots, beetroot, tomato, spinach, etc. can be mixed to make a delicious soup. In the case of the most annoying or they dislike the most. The best way to feed vegetables to children without telling them is in soup, adding a small amount of chicken to it will increase the taste and its effectiveness, which will not only strengthen their immune system but also prevent respiratory infections and colds. It also helps to improve cough and keeps the body hydrated. Through sud, the properties of many vegetables can be given to the child at once and the child can drink it to its full.
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EGGS
If you have thought about it, you will realize that zinc is present in the medicines given to treat common winter ailments such as colds and coughs. Instead of giving zinc-containing medicines, the child is fed eggs, which naturally contain live proteins, in addition, eggs contain significant amounts of the protein vitamin E, which produces antibodies in the body to fight infection. Eggs can be boiled or fried in any way and can be fed to the baby. Apart from that, the soft yolk of the egg can be licked on the baby with the help of a finger.
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DATES
Dates are beneficial for children's health in many ways, by the way, two to three dates should be eaten daily in every season, but its benefits are more for winters. Calcium Iron Potassium is Rich in many vitamins and minerals, and dates are very tasty and are often liked by children. Dates strengthen the bones and muscles. If you are weak, make a date milkshake or mix it in a smoothie. Besides, there are many types of dates in the market you can also take out the kernel of dates at home and put almonds in it and put chocolate on top and feed it to children as candy.
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DRY FRUITS
Dry fruits should be included in the regular diet of children as well as adults. This is because dry fruits are rich in vitamin E and vitamin C, which warm the body and improve the immune system. They not only provide warmth to the body but also provide more energy in a short time, so walnuts, cashews, almonds, figs, and raisins should be added to the children's diet. It can also be easily given to children by chopping and mixing with chocolate and their powder can also be added to milk.
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SPICES
Nutmeg, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and celery are examples that have a warming effect. They are very useful in winter. Make sure to use them in children's food. If the child drinks milk By boiling these spices in milk, they can also be made into powder and sprinkled on various things. They not only strengthen the immune system but can also be mixed with honey to treat sore throat and cough These spices are also helpful in increasing appetite.
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HONEY AND JAGGERY
Spinach, jaggery, and honey are also known as superfoods. The city has no cholesterol and is rich in nutrients and vitamins that reduce harmful cholesterol. It is very effective for cough. Similarly, Gard also activates the digestive system, which does not cause constipation and stomach gas problems. Honey can also be used in milkshakes and spread on bread like jams. It is not as harmful as sugar.
Hope this information will be beneficial for you and by using these vegetables and these items
You will be protected from minor colds in winter.
HAPPY SAFE AND HEALTHY WINTERS