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The Best Foods for Your Child during Recovery from an Illness
It’s not an easy time when your child is ill or just recovering after an illness or disease. You’re stressed out from praying that their illness does not worsen and from caring for them when they’re down and out. But once your doctor certifies that your child is well on the way to recovery, you start to focus on how you can help speed up their journey to good health. Your child would have lost both strength and nutrition because of their illness, and your prime task is to ensure that they’re given the right kind of food to get them back to normal and fortify and strengthen their frail bodies.
Ask your doctor what you can and cannot feed your child because every illness has specific recovery rules. In general however, it’s best to:
- Stick to foods that digest easily: Your child’s digestive system is delicate after an illness, especially if the illness was a prolonged one. So cook foods that are easy for them to digest and nutritious as well. Also, if your child is a fussy eater, make dishes that they enjoy instead of forcing them to eat foods that they don’t like. Come up with new recipes that look and taste good so that they’re tempted to eat and bolster their health.
- Give them plenty of fluids: Fluids are good when your child is recovering from an illness. If your child refuses to eat, soups and consommés are a good way to keep their strength up and provide them with nutrition. Ensure that they stay hydrated with water and fresh fruit juices.
- Stay away from dairy products: Most parents think that milk is a necessity for their children to ensure nutrition and calcium. But when they’re recovering from an illness, it’s best to avoid dairy products because they’re gassy and hard to digest.
- Avoid fatty foods: Children love fast food like French fries and burgers, but when they’re just getting over an illness, it’s best to stick to home-cooked food that is wholesome and free of fat. Don’t allow them to indulge in chocolates and candy, eat salty and fried snacks, or fill up on aerated soft drinks that are loaded with sugar. Coax them into eating healthy fruits and vegetables and other food that is nutritious and healthy.
If your child has special needs and has to avoid certain food groups, consult your doctor for the best post recovery foods.
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