Better to wait: foods that should not be given to children under 7 years old

The gastrointestinal tract of the child is formed gradually. If at the beginning of life the only food for a baby is mother's milk (or a milk formula similar in composition), then at 4-5 months, various purees and liquid cereals can already be introduced into the baby's diet.

As the child grows and matures, more nutrients are required (because motor activity increases and thought processes become more complex - thus, more energy is expended). A preschool child can already be transferred to the "common table", but this should be done with caution - it is better not to give some products to children under the age of seven:

Mushrooms

Let's make a reservation right away - mushroom puree soups and sauces are acceptable, but mushrooms in the form of an independent dish / snack are not. The fiber contained in them, the children's body is not able to digest.

Muesli/cereals/bread pillows with fillings

Such breakfast cereals seem to many parents to be "lifesaver": poured milk - and the child is full and satisfied, and you do not need to spend a lot of time preparing breakfast. However, such food contains a lot of sugar and preservatives, and there is no dietary fiber necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive tract at all. A dry breakfast is a source of fast carbohydrates, after which the feeling of fullness quickly disappears, and fatigue appears instead of a boost of energy. Instead of cereal or muesli, it is better to cook porridge - any of them (except semolina) has a lot of protein and fiber.

Curd curds

Undoubtedly, children need cottage cheese - the main source of calcium and protein. But in curds, in addition to it, a huge amount of sugar and taste stabilizers. Such a carbohydrate load on a growing body in the future can lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract. It is better to give children ordinary cottage cheese, in which, if desired, you can add a little sugar or honey.

Fried foods

Cooked in oil or deep-fried food has a crust - this is the most delicious, but also the most dangerous component. The fried surface contains carcinogens. They cause heartburn and other gastrointestinal problems, therefore, in the diet of children under 7 years of age, they should be present in very, very small quantities.

Seafood

The explanation for this ban is extremely simple - shrimp, squid and many types of fish are allergenic. After 7 years, the child's body becomes more resistant to allergic reactions to unfamiliar proteins, but until this age, seafood on the child's menu should be treated with caution.

Semi-finished products

Cutlets, sausages and nuggets are a source of unhealthy fats, salt and various preservatives.

Sausage

Sausage, ham and other types of processed meat products contain a lot of hot and salty spices, dyes, which can cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract or cause allergies. They also contain a lot of carcinogenic substances that are formed during the smoking process.