And if any of them will be missed, the body's defense system can fail and then the baby will fall ill. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates are also necessary for the child because it is in an intensive stage of physical and mental development. And they are necessary for the normal course of these processes. Therefore, do not offer the baby every day the same products (even very useful ones). Only if the baby's diet is varied, the child will receive all the necessary nutrients. Among them:
Iron
Iron is a part of hemoglobin. And hemoglobin "transports" oxygen through our body. If it is not enough, our cells and tissues lose oxygen. There is hypoxia and anemia. If the child's body lacks iron, the necessary components will not enter the body's flasks. In order to get enough of this microelement, give him meat, including red meat, in which the iron is the most, fish, eggs, beans, broccoli, porridges, dried fruits, parsley, spinach and lettuce. Iron is best absorbed in combination with vitamin C. Therefore, it is very important to combine products correctly. For example, serve meat dishes with a salad of fresh vegetables, seasoned with fresh lemon juice.
Zinc
Zinc is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. With its help antibodies are formed in the body. Zinc also participates in the development of bones, hair and healthy skin. Also, zinc is necessary for the rapid healing of wounds, regulation of blood pressure and heart rhythm. At its or his shortage at the child there can be problems with appetite, he can often be ill. Zinc is found in pumpkin, almonds, nuts, lean meat, fish, porridges (especially in buckwheat), milk, vegetables and chicken eggs.
Calcium
The role of calcium for a growing child's body can not be overestimated. The need for this element in children under five years is 800 mg, per day. 99% of calcium is concentrated in the growing bones of the baby and only 1% in the blood and soft tissues. To replenish calcium stores in the baby's body, offer him dairy products, spinach, parsley, seafood, fish liver, cabbage, celery, currants. Try to get these products as often as possible in the bowl of the youngster.
Magnesium
With a lack of this mineral substance in the body, there is a decrease in immunity, inflammatory processes on the skin appear. Also, magnesium is necessary for the formation of bone tissue, participates in the metabolism, affects the work of the heart. Magnesium is necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. Sources of magnesium are cereals (buckwheat, wheat, rye, barley, millet).
Potassium
It plays a significant role in water-salt metabolism, maintains a constant composition of biological fluids in the body. Kali is rich in legumes, potatoes (especially baked), cabbage, carrots, greens, raisins, prunes, dried apricots.
Phosphorus
This mineral substance is necessary for the child for normal growth and development of bone tissue. Participates in the processes of protein and fat metabolism. Contained in egg yolk, meat, fish, cheese, oatmeal and buckwheat porridge, legumes.
Selenium
Without this mineral, the production of antibodies is impossible. Selenium is found in baking from wholemeal flour, cereal flakes, onions garlic, liver. But for the assimilation of selenium, vitamin E is needed. Its sources are nuts, almonds, vegetable oils.
Vitamin A
This vitamin is very important for the immune system, since it increases the protective forces of the body's own interferons in the fight against various infectious agents. Also, vitamin A protects against the free radicals of the sensitive thymus gland - the "headquarters" of the immune system. Vitamin A is essential for normal vision. This vitamin is present in the liver (fish and beef), egg yolk, butter, carrots, pumpkin, parsley, red pepper, dill tomatoes, lemon, raspberries, peaches. But remember that vitamin A refers to fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, all foods containing vitamin A should, as far as possible, be consumed with vegetable oil.
Vitamin C
He participates in many vital processes of the body, activates various enzymes, hormones, increases resistance to various infections, reduces physical fatigue. Vitamin C is rich in wild rose and black chokeberry, raspberry, cherry, cherry, currant, onion, radish, parsley, sauerkraut, lemon.
Vitamins of group B
Regulate the work of the nervous system, improving the transmission of nerve impulses and perception (necessary for schoolchildren and children with increased intellectual fatigue). Vitamin B12 increases oxygen consumption by cells in acute and chronic hypoxia, increases immunity. If the body lacks this vitamin, or if complications arise with its digestibility, severe anemia can occur. As a result - poor digestibility of food, constipation, chronic fatigue, irritability, depression, drowsiness, headaches and other troubles. Vitamin B12 contains: in the liver beef, kidney beef, heart, crab, egg yolk, veal, cheese, milk.
Natural antibiotics
They inhibit the development of pathogenic bacteria and strengthen immunity. Strong antibacterial properties have honey (especially lime and pade). But remember, this sweet delicacy is a strong allergen, which must be very carefully introduced into the baby's diet, starting with very small doses. It is also necessary to offer onion and garlic to a crumb (but little by little, because these foods can cause digestive problems). Add onions and garlic in salads, meat vegetable dishes. And with severe symptoms of a cold a child offers him a syrup of honey and onions. Mix onion juice and liquid honey in a 1: 1 ratio. Give the baby this curative syrup 3-4 times a day for 1 teaspoon (for a karapuza older than a year).
Acids of omega-3
Stimulate the production of antibodies and strengthen the mucous membranes (throat, nose, bronchi). Omega-3 acids are stored in fish, olive oil. 1-2 times a week offer the baby dishes from sea and river fish.
Cellulose
Stimulates the work of the intestines, normalizes its microflora, removes toxic elements from the body, it has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver. To ensure that the baby has enough fiber, make sure that the following foods are present in the ration of crumbs: fresh vegetables and fruits, a variety of cereals, pastry from coarse flour, bread with bran.
Probiotics
These are useful bacteria that in the intestine go into the fight against pathogens: they inhibit the multiplication of harmful microbes, strengthen immunity, participate in the production of vitamins (B12, folic acid) and digestion processes. Probiotics should be taken during treatment with antibiotics, when the child's body is weakened. They are contained in yogurt, yoghurt, narina, fermented milk drinks
Prebiotics
Are a breeding ground for beneficial bacteria. A distinctive feature of prebiotics is their ability to penetrate into the large intestine and provoke the growth of useful intestinal microflora there. They are contained in bananas, asparagus, onions, in many fruits and in breast milk (in 100 liters - 2 grams of prebiotics).