Vegetable oil contains a very large amount of fatty polyunsaturated acids that enter the membrane of human cells and play a big role in metabolism. Vegetable oil for children is necessary, since it also contains vitamin E, which is so necessary for a growing organism. In addition, vegetable oils have a laxative and cholagogue.
The value of different types of oil
Sunflower oil has a high content of omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E. Corn oil is similar in properties to sunflower oil. Olive oil is stored longer because of the content of antioxidants in large quantities. This oil is most easily assimilated by the body. This oil is necessary for children, as it improves metabolism, excretory and cardiovascular systems. Linseed oil is obtained from flax seeds. This oil is just a source of Omega-3 acids. For children, vegetable oil is essential for the stabilization of the intestine. Flaxseed oil strengthens the child's immune system, has a laxative effect and is very useful for the skin. Store this oil in a dark bottle, the lid must be tightly closed.
When you can give vegetable oils to children
Vegetable oil can be included in the diet of the baby from 5 months. First add only a few drops. Gradually, turning to the reaction of the child's body, increase the amount of oil so that by the year the baby used 3-5 grams per day. If a child is over three years of age, then the amount of this oil gradually increase to 10-16 grams per day. It is desirable to give the vegetable oil to the children differently, so that they get more useful and various substances. It is desirable to alternate the intake of various types of vegetable oils.
How to choose a vegetable oil for a child
For use in baby food, you need a quality oil. Some types of vegetable oils are not very high nutritional value. Before buying oil, pay attention to the label, in order to avoid buying a substandard product, in other words, a mixture with impurities of various low-quality oils. Before giving oil to children, try it yourself. Quality oil should not be bitter, should not be cloudy and not contain an unpleasant odor.
Vegetable oils can be unrefined and refined. The degree of purification differs among themselves. Unrefined oil types are cleaned only from mechanical impurities. Residual amounts of herbicides may contain oils of these species. Unrefined sunflower oil for children under three years of age is not recommended.
Refined sunflower oil is specially purified. Of the oils of this type, aromatic, flavoring, coloring substances, as well as free fatty acids are removed. Refined sunflower oils are practically hypoallergenic, because of this they are recommended to be used in children's nutrition from 5 months. But most importantly, always follow the reaction of the child's body to this or that vegetable oil.