Post by account_disabled on Feb 20, 2024 1:49:09 GMT -5
The temperatures do not stop rising. Summer is coming, and with it a change in habits, which also imply a change in diet. Both the needs of our body to cope with the hot season and the fact that we spend more time outdoors than at other times of the year, force us to rethink the diet of the entire family. We want our little ones to continue having the necessary supply of energy and vitamins. To this we add that they consume enough fluids so as not to become dehydrated while playing with their friends under the high temperatures. How to get it? We present some ideas that will help you configure your sons and daughters' menu this summer ! children-food-summer Introduce fruits with lots of water Take advantage of the snacks and snacks you prepare for them to introduce fruits that contain more water such as oranges and, especially, watermelon and melon. Invent fruit lollies You have two options, either buy pre-made poles or make them at home. This second option is undoubtedly the healthiest, since you avoid added sugars and you know exactly what your children are eating. For them it is still a delicious ice cream, for you, it is another contribution of vitamins and water to their diet.
Plus, they are very easy to prepare . Opt for fresh foods rich in vitamins Salads, cold vegetable creams and even gazpacho can be great allies for this summer. You can add minced ham, egg and croutons to the gazpacho, to have a good amount of proteins and carbohydrates along with the benefits that the tomato and cucumber provide. Additionally, you can innovate your recipe by making watermelon , strawberry or cherry gazpacho. More antioxidants to combat solar radiation The inclination of the Earth with respect to the Europe Mobile Number List sun means that in summer the rays reach more directly and constitute a potential danger to health. Therefore, protect your sons and daughters from the sun in sheltered places and with sun protection cream. Additionally, take the opportunity to introduce foods that have more antioxidants into your diet to compensate for the harmful effects of the sun. Kiwi is one of them, part of the group of foods with high vitamin C content . Foods rich in vitamin E also help fight radiation, such as nuts and green leafy vegetables. In addition, oily fish help keep the skin hydrated, due to their oleic acid content.
Avoid sugary soft drinks They will make your sons or daughters feel thirstier and want to drink more, which is harmful to them because they contain a large amount of extra calories. Fight lack of appetite In the heat, boys and girls may lose the desire to eat. Summer offers us colorful dishes that we would hardly enjoy in any other season. Playing with colors and textures on dishes increases the desire to enjoy meals among the little ones . A vegetable cream does not look or taste the same with croutons as without them. In the same way, a salad will be more appetizing the more vegetables of different colors it contains, which will, in turn, increase its vitamin content. More water The FAO recommends 8 glasses of liquid a day . He also maintains that with high heat, wear and tear through sweat makes it necessary to drink even more to replace the water that has been lost. Remind your son or daughter to drink every so often, so that they make it a habit and that way they can maintain hydration throughout the day. Summer is the perfect season to go out into the countryside and spend as much time as possible outdoors, enjoying nature and its leisure activities. At these times, fresh and balanced foods will provide us with great doses of pleasure while protecting us and helping our sons and daughters to develop healthy and strong. Experiment with fruits and vegetables, try new combinations of colors and flavors and you will see how they thank you.