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Is it possible for children to have pomegranates, to give a child to eat with seeds, from how old
Vitamin nutrition is important for a child. Parents try to feed their child with fresh vegetables and fruits, including exotic ones. But if you do not know whether children can use grenades, you can unwittingly harm your child. Although this fruit contains vitamins and antioxidants, it is not healthy for every age.
Should I give my child a pomegranate
This fruit contains amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and minerals. They strengthen the immune system and help fight various viral diseases. The fruit increases the level of hemoglobin, has a positive effect on blood clotting.
You can give children pomegranates in limited quantities.
In children, pomegranate stimulates appetite. It has an astringent effect and its juice strengthens the gums. It has anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, the sweet pomegranate fruit tones the nervous system. This property has a positive effect on the emotional state of the baby.
In addition to the visible benefits, the fruit is endowed with several negative qualities. Juice from it is not recommended to be consumed undiluted. It damages the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines, destroys the enamel of the teeth. Also, eating the fruit can cause an allergic reaction.
The body of each baby is individual. Therefore, it is up to the doctor to decide when to introduce this fruit into the diet. As a rule, it is contraindicated for a child under one year old. At this age, his digestive tract is just beginning to form, and unnecessary stimuli can adversely affect his work.
Eat or squeeze pitted fruit
The bones also contain vitamins and minerals. They have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach. With their help, the body is cleansed. But excessive consumption of such a product can be bad for health. Not all bones are digested. Some of them remain in the intestines. This will lead to constipation, indigestion, or inflammation of the appendix.
The baby can only use juice. To do this, you must first make sure that he is not allergic.
How to properly introduce pomegranate juice into the diet:
First intake – 1 tsp. juice, diluted with boiled water 1: 1.
The second dose is a few days later – if allergy does not appear, this dose is increased to 2 tsp.
Subsequent receptions – the baby can drink no more than 100 ml of diluted pomegranate juice per day. Moreover, it is consumed no more than once a week.
If, after taking fruit juice, rashes appear on the skin, it is better to postpone the introduction of the drink. It can be tried again at 3 years old. Children from the age of seven can drink up to 400 ml of juice per day.
Pomegranate is not only a healthy fruit. It can harm a child’s body that has not yet matured. It is better to postpone its introduction into the diet. You also need to make sure that the child is not allergic to it.
– Do not be afraid to introduce your baby to new products for fear of allergies. The later he tastes fish, citrus fruits, nuts, and other allergens, the higher the risk of reactions. The main thing is to follow the basic rules: introduce new products gradually. Perhaps the baby will not like it at first, here it is worth showing endurance and offering the product with an interval of several days. Start with small portions. If the baby does not feel well, it is better to postpone the acquaintance, – said Anna Averina, obstetrician-gynecologist of the Semeynaya network of clinics.1.
Sources:
1. Anna Averina, obstetrician-gynecologist of the network
Editorial staff of Wday.ru, Anna Gerasimenko