A young child's digestive system is still immature and weak. Unscientific eating can lead to constipation, weight loss, slow growth, malnutrition… and many other conditions.
The benefits of bird's nest for children with constipation
- The protein, amino acids and trace elements in bird's nest provide ideal nutrition and effectively boost the child's digestive system.
- Supplies calcium, iron and minerals to improve the immune system and help bones grow strong.
- The chromium in bird's nest stimulates the digestive system and enhances absorption through the intestines.
- Supplies some rare amino acids in bird's nest that the body cannot produce on its own.
- Provides the necessary nutrients, protein and fat.
- Boosts galactose sugar, which contains no starch, to supply energy for children.
Especially for children who tend to avoid vegetables and refuse them even when forced, a severe shortage of fiber results. Meanwhile, they eat too much protein and drink too much milk, which upsets the balance of the digestive system and leads to constipation, making children tired, poor in appetite and slow in growth… Bird's nest contains plenty of fiber, helping children balance their fiber intake even when they are reluctant to eat vegetables.
Relieving constipation with bird's nest
There are many ways to treat constipation in children, but the most basic one is still to find the cause. If your child is constipated, you should adjust the child's diet sensibly and choose cooling foods that help cool the body and detoxify while still being high in nutrition.
Bird's nest steamed with chia seeds is the most effective dish against constipation.
Chia seeds contain 37% fiber (80% insoluble and 20% soluble), which helps the digestive system work well, and a very high amount of Omega 3, which helps the brain develop.
How to steam bird's nest with chia seeds and rock sugar:
+ Step 1: Steam the bird's nest
Double-boil the bird's nest (choose 1/3 or ½ of a nest piece depending on the dose).
Then add rock sugar and stir well before taking it out.
+ Step 2: Soak the chia seeds
Soak the chia seeds in cold water for about 15 minutes until they expand evenly.
+ Step 3: Mix the bird's nest and chia seeds
Stir the freshly steamed bird's nest and the chia seeds together evenly, and you have a nutritious dish for your little one to ease constipation.
The harm of constipation to young children
Prolonged constipation greatly affects young children's health.
– First of all, constipation makes it very hard for children to pass stools, and after each time they feel very tired and uncomfortable.
– Constipation causes pain and burning, even bleeding and tearing of the anus, leaving children constantly uncomfortable and tired and unable to play happily, and can even make children afraid of eating or lose their appetite.
– A poor digestive system also makes the body absorb nutrients poorly, so children easily lose their appetite and become reluctant to eat, leading to nutritional deficiency, malnutrition, weight loss, stunting and slow growth…
Therefore, if your child is constipated for a long time, you should take your child to a doctor and take timely treatment measures to ensure normal development. If your child has been constipated for only 1 or 2 days, you can prepare dishes with bird's nest to help ease the bowels and make passing stools easier.