According to historical records, the Chinese have had the custom of eating bird's nest to nourish their bodies since ancient times. Bird's nest and lotus seed soup is a favorite dish for many people, especially female friends. Can babies consume bird's nest?
【Name】
Bird's Nest and Lotus Seed Soup
【Ingredients】
Bird's nest 25g, fresh lily 120g, fresh lotus seeds 30g, wolfberries 5g, rock sugar 100g, three red dates, 3 cups of water.
【Instructions】
1. Soak the bird's nest in water for 2 hours, remove the impurities and tear it into small pieces. Steam for half an hour and set aside.
2. Divide the fresh lily into petals, wash and remove the old parts.
3. Put all the ingredients into a stewing pot, steam in a steamer for half an hour. It has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, producing body fluids, and improving intestinal health.
【Can babies consume bird's nest?】
Babies under 4 months have weak digestion and cannot directly absorb the nutrients from bird's nest, so it is not suitable for them to eat bird's nest. After 4 months, they can consume it, which can help improve their immune system and promote physical and intellectual development.
【Tips for selecting bird's nest】
Color: Semi-transparent color is genuine, other colors are fake.
Structure: Stringy texture is genuine, flaky texture is fake.
Smell: If there is a fishy or other greasy smell, it is fake.
Elasticity: Genuine bird's nest has good elasticity, while inferior ones have poor elasticity and break easily.
