Recommended foods when a child is sick
When a child is sick, it is normal that his body does not accept all kinds of foods, so we must promote those that best suit him.
When a child has a sore throat, for example, that usually means that his desire to eat is considerably reduced . The diet that the child has followed up to that moment will have to change a lot, because there will be foods that he / she is unable to swallow; for example, bread (unless it is made from mold) is likely to get stuck in your throat, make you feel uncomfortable, and cause pain. Depending on the age of the child, it will be he who can tell us more or less what he wants to eat ; however, there are times when this will get quite complicated, because it will be too small to tell us.
In that case, the best thing to do is always go to the doctor , and let him tell us exactly what the child has. That should always be the first step, find out why you are sick, and what disease we are talking about. A cold is not the same as a flu or angina, for example ; the cold will be much lighter, and the child will return to his usual diet quickly. However, if you are ill with sore throat, it will take a while for you to be able to swallow as you used to; furthermore, the pain can be quite acute in these cases.
Do not worry if your son or daughter is in this situation, since there are always some alternatives that can be taken into account when giving them according to what foods. In this way, it will be much easier for you to get him to eat a healthy diet , even when he is ill, capable of providing him with all the necessary nutrients.
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SOUP AND PUREE, TWO ESSENTIALS
If swallowing is a great pain for your child, the best thing you can do is opt for hot soups if it is winter, and for fresh purees if it is summer ; There are also purees that can be taken hot, and that will be very nutritious in winter. The soup, in itself, does not provide too many nutrients, since we are talking only about a broth; Depending on the state of the child, you can consider whether to add noodles, or any other addition that can be easily swallowed. For example, boiled egg or small pieces of meat that are not difficult to swallow at any time.
The puree is a much more positive alternative for the little ones, since you can add both vegetables and meat or fish , and you can even make fruit purees for a snack or breakfast, in such a way that no meal will be skipped. All foods (or almost all) can be mashed to form part of a puree, so the diet that your child will follow can be quite healthy and complete.
You can add different drinks to the soup and purees , such as milk with honey, for example (and any cocoa supplement, if your child prefers it that way). If possible, nothing that is cold , because that could worsen the general situation of the throat; it is much better to opt for a warm or even hot content, depending on the time in which we are.
SOFT FOODS
In addition to the soup and purees, you can try to see how your child is introducing different soft foods , such as cooked chicken or steamed hake, into his temporary diet . They are foods that practically melt in your mouth, so you won’t have much trouble chewing them.
The fruits like watermelon, peach, melon or pear, are always a good wild card when giving a snack, for example. Because they are foods that are easily swallowed, and that no matter how sick the child is, he will end up swallowing without problem. In addition, due to the amount of sugar they have, they will also make it easier for children to eat them.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.
