Bird's nest is a precious nourishing food, and many people consider it as a daily health food. Can children eat bird's nest?
Can children eat bird's nest?
Yes, they can.
Bird's nest is a natural food with a sweet taste and neutral nature. It has the effects of nourishing yin, moisturizing dryness, benefiting qi and tonifying the middle, and resolving phlegm and stopping cough. It contains abundant nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur. Moderate consumption of bird's nest can help enhance children's immune system and promote their physical development. Therefore, bird's nest is suitable for children to eat.
Will eating bird's nest cause early puberty in children?
No, it won't.
The cause of early puberty in children is excessive intake of hormones. However, bird's nest does not contain any hormone components. It contains proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, trace elements, epidermal growth factor, and bird's nest acid, but not hormones. Therefore, eating bird's nest will not cause early puberty in children.
How much bird's nest is suitable for children to eat?
2-5 grams.
The usual dosage of bird's nest for adults is around 5-10 grams. For children, the dosage is usually about 1/2 or 1/3 of that for adults. Although bird's nest does not have obvious toxic side effects, its nourishing effect is strong. Children's organs are not fully developed, and consuming too much bird's nest may lead to energy accumulation and burden on the kidneys, which is not beneficial for their health.
What should be noted when children eat bird's nest?
1. Avoid taking it during a cold
Children should avoid eating bird's nest during a cold. Bird's nest is a nourishing food, and consuming it during a cold may cause stagnation of pathogenic factors in the body, potentially worsening cold symptoms.
2. Prevent allergies
The main component of bird's nest is protein, and some children may have allergic reactions to proteins, causing nausea, diarrhea, and rashes. Therefore, it is recommended to start with a small amount when children eat bird's nest and observe their reactions. If there is no discomfort, they can continue to consume it.
How can children eat bird's nest?
Bird's Nest Rock Sugar Congee
Ingredients: 60g glutinous rice, 5g bird's nest, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Soak the bird's nest in water until softened, and remove impurities.
2. Tear the bird's nest into small pieces.
3. Wash the glutinous rice and put it in a pot.
4. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
5. Add the bird's nest and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes.
6. Finally, add rock sugar and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Fresh Milk Stewed Bird's Nest
Ingredients: 5g bird's nest, half packet of fresh milk, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions:
1. Soak the bird's nest in warm water, and remove impurities.
2. Put the soaked bird's nest in a pot and stew for about 20 minutes.
3. Add fresh milk and mix well with rock sugar.
4. Stew for another 10 minutes.
