We all know that calcium supplementation is particularly important during the growth process of infants and young children, as it determines the development of their bones and bodies. Many parents choose to supplement calcium with medication, but besides medication, we know that food is also an important source of calcium for children's bodies. Now let's learn about the production methods of calcium-rich recipes for children.
Recipe 1: Milk and Egg Yolk Porridge
Ingredients: 10g of millet, 50g of milk, 1/4 egg yolk, a little honey.
Preparation: Wash the millet, add an appropriate amount of water, and bring to a boil. After boiling, simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Crush the egg yolk with the back of a spoon and set aside. Before removing from heat, add the milk and egg yolk to the porridge, then cook for a moment before adding a little honey.
Effect: This recipe is suitable for children who have just started adding complementary foods at 4 months old.
Recipe 2: Chicken and Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 50-100g of minced chicken, a suitable amount of noodles, chopped cabbage leaves, shrimp broth, common lettuce, and vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cook the minced chicken and shrimp broth. After boiling, add the noodles, chopped cabbage leaves, and lettuce. After cooking, add a little sesame oil and serve.
Effect: This recipe is suitable for children aged 10-11 months old.
Recipe 3: Shrimp and Spinach Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 10g of dried shrimp, 400g of spinach, 25g of vegetable oil, some spring onions, and salt.
Preparation: Wash the spinach and cut it into 3cm long pieces. Soak the dried shrimp in warm water, then wash. Heat the pan, add oil, and fry the spring onions and dried shrimp. Add the spinach and stir-fry for a few seconds. Then add salt and stir-fry evenly.
Effect: This recipe contains 336.3 mg of calcium and is suitable for children aged 1-3 years old.
Recipe 4: Loofah, Shrimp, and Pig Liver Soup
Ingredients: 250g of loofah, 30g of dried shrimp, 50g of pig liver, some spring onions, ginger, and a little cooking oil.
Preparation: Peel and wash the loofah, cut it into segments. Slice the pig liver. Soak the dried shrimp in water. Heat the wok, add ginger and spring onions, then add the pig liver and stir-fry briefly. Pour in the dried shrimp and some water. After boiling, add the loofah and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Effect: Dried shrimp is rich in calcium, with a content of up to 2000 mg per 100g. Pig liver is rich in vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption. Loofah has the effect of promoting blood circulation and strengthening bones. It can help treat soft limbs caused by calcium deficiency in children, prevent rickets, and promote dental development.
Recipe 5: Carrot and Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients: 250-300g of carrots, 250-300g of pork ribs, 2 slices of ginger, some cooking wine, salt, and spring onions.
Preparation: Wash the carrots and pork ribs, cut them into pieces. Put the pot on medium heat, add an appropriate amount of water, carrots, and pork ribs, and simmer for about 2 hours. When removing from heat, add cooking wine, salt, ginger, and spring onions. Cook for another 20 minutes. Other seasonings can be added according to the child's preference, such as rice vinegar, which can help the absorption of calcium in the soup.
Effect: Carrots not only contain vitamin A but also contain certain nutrients such as sugar and protein, which can promote the production of hemoglobin and have the effect of nourishing blood. Pork ribs are beneficial for essence and bone marrow, and this soup has the effect of moisturizing dryness, nourishing yin, and strengthening bones. It is effective for children with slow movement and poor bone development.
Warm reminder: It is recommended that parents give their children more cheese and yogurt. Pay attention not to use milk-containing drinks instead of milk, as milk-containing drinks mainly consist of water. Eggs, meat, and fish contain a more complete set of essential amino acids for the human body, have high nutritional value, and are rich in protein, so they should be eaten more.
