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Ways to open a child's appetite
There are several methods that parents can use to stimulate a child's appetite , including the following: [1]
- Not forcing the child to finish his meal, as children usually stop eating what is on their plate when they feel full, so there is no need to force them to eat more. Because this makes them feel stressed and over-satiated, so it is best to put small amounts of food on their plates and increase them when needed or requested.
- Involving children in activities related to food, such as shopping and buying food , involving them in cooking it, or even involving them in pre-planning the type of food that you prepare for meals, as this encourages them to eat the food that they prepared or plan.
- The best way for parents to encourage their children to eat is to set an example for them, by sitting with them and eating all kinds of food, and by making them feel that the food is delicious while ignoring any negative opinions about food.
- Diversity in food, by introducing different and new types to them gradually, and when they reject any new type, this dish must be continued up to ten times, until it is accepted by the child, taking into account not to present any strange and uncomfortable food to them.
- Using the child's imagination, by making him invent food names, or using molds to make food and change its shape.
- Organizing meal times, and this can be done by making a plan for three main meals a day, including one or two snacks, so that these meals are spaced between them; This is because a child does not eat everything he needs in one meal.
- Determine a sufficient time to eat the meal, this time ranges from twenty to thirty minutes for the meal, which is sufficient time for the child to enjoy his food without feeling bored or indifferent if the time is more than that.
- They depend on themselves when eating, by allocating only certain dishes to the child, or relying on his hands to eat, so the child likes to feed himself, and this method encourages him to eat.
- Presenting the meals that the child likes, as the child will be ready to eat larger quantities when the meal contains his favorite food, in this case the types of foods may be limited, but with time the child's appetite will improve until it becomes normal. [2]
Natural recipes to open the appetite
Tamarind
The tamarind pulp is known to be used to improve the flavor of food in many South Indian dishes, and it has also proven effective in improving appetite and promoting digestion. To use tamarind to open the appetite, the following recipe should be followed: [3]
the ingredients:
- Ten grams of tamarind.
- A glass of water.
- salt.
- black pepper.
How to prepare:
- Soak tamarind in water for several hours.
- Filter the water and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Offer the resulting drink to the child.
- Repeat this recipe for several days, and the child will start to feel hungry.
coriander
Coriander is a common herb used in most Indian foods, as it is known to treat indigestion, as it helps release stomach enzymes, which improve appetite in turn. To use coriander to open the appetite, the following recipe can be followed: [3]
the ingredients:
- Half a cup of coriander leaves.
- Water.
How to prepare:
- Mix coriander leaves with water.
- Drink the resulting liquid on an empty stomach.
- Repeat this recipe for several days every morning.
Vitamins to open the appetite
The most common vitamins are the group of vitamins that belong to vitamin B, and it is used by adults and children, as it helps to open the appetite, and any deficiency in the group of B vitamins causes problems with digestion and a general weakness in appetite, as the recommended proportion of these vitamins depends on The age of people, their medical condition and general health , therefore, you should not give any vitamins or nutritional supplements without consulting a doctor, especially to infants. [3]
References
- ↑ PIK HO (13-6-2017), “How to Increase a Toddler's Appetite” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 9-10-2017. Edited.
- ↑ JANET RENEE, MS, RD (18-7-2017), “How to Increase Appetite in an Underweight Child” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 20-10-2017. Edited.
- ^ A b v Kushneet Kukreja (19-9-2017), "How To To Increase Appetite ' Naturally" , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 9-10-2017. Edited.
