In the cold winter weather, influenza is prevalent, and children are more prone to catching colds due to their lower resistance. To prevent flu and improve their immunity, mothers go to great lengths. In fact, the most convenient and effective way to enhance a child's resistance is through diet. Below, I will recommend several dietary therapies to improve a child's immunity.
Therapeutic Diet 1: Broccoli and Carrot Porridge
Ingredients: Broccoli, Carrot, Rice
Method:
1. Rinse the rice and put it in the rice cooker with an appropriate amount of water. Press the switch to cook the porridge.
2. Wash the broccoli and carrot separately. Break the broccoli into small florets and cut the carrot into pieces. Blanch them in boiling water for a while, then put them in a blender to puree. Set aside.
3. Once the porridge is cooked, transfer it to a clay pot.
4. Then add the pureed carrot and broccoli to the clay pot and mix well.
5. When the porridge, carrot, and broccoli become thick and mushy, it can be served to the child after cooling.
Benefits: Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, which not only promotes the growth and development of children but also enhances the body's immune function, promotes liver detoxification, and improves the child's resistance to diseases. However, because broccoli contains a harmful substance called isothiocyanates, children should not consume it excessively. Carrots contain abundant carotenoids, which can improve the body's immune function. The lignin in carrots can enhance the body's resistance to infections and reduce the risk of catching a cold.
Therapeutic Diet 2: Pumpkin and Cranberry Mash
Ingredients: Pumpkin, Dried Cranberries
Method:
1. Wash the pumpkin, remove the skin and seeds, and cut it into small pieces. Steam the pumpkin in a pot until cooked.
2. Take the cooked pumpkin out and put it in a bowl. Use a spoon to mash it into a puree, preferably sieving it to make it smoother.
3. Chop the dried cranberries into small pieces, then add them to the pumpkin puree and mix well. Serve after it is ready.
Benefits: The polysaccharides in pumpkin are non-specific immune enhancers that can improve the body's immune function. The mineral element cobalt in pumpkin can promote the body's metabolism. The pectin in pumpkin has excellent adsorption properties, which can eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body and detoxify.
Therapeutic Diet 3: Tomato Noodle Soup
Ingredients: Tomato, Noodles
Method:
1. Wash the tomatoes, blanch them in hot water to remove the skin, and mash them into a puree.
2. Put an appropriate amount of water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the child's noodles.
3. When the noodles are almost cooked, add the tomato puree and cook together. Add some vegetables or eggs according to the child's preference.
Benefits: Tomatoes contain rich vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and a small amount of protein. They are good for digestion, promote digestion, have a cooling and detoxifying effect, and inhibit a variety of bacteria.
Editor's suggestion: Mothers should arrange their children's diet reasonably, allowing them to eat more healthy foods and fewer junk foods. This way, children can obtain sufficient nutrients from their diet, improve their immune system, and resist various viruses and bacteria, enabling them to safely get through the flu season in the cold winter.
