The holidays is here, and for many of us this means an excuse to load on candy and to blind ourselves at holiday parties and meals. Making gingerbread houses, fudge and cookies is a fun activity for our children and brings everyone during the holiday spirit. Of course these activities and treats should not be avoided, but here are some tips to help prevent and/or remedy that abdominal pain that belong to the territory.
- The right combination of food: Although many of us have been raised to have the desert immediately after a meal, it is best to wait until our food digests. Incorrect food combination is just as bad as eating too much. Separating starch and proteins is a good idea, at least for some meals (everyone occasionally likes a good sandwich).
- Make as many healthier versions of treats as possible, avoid processed ingredients (such as white flour and white sugar, artificial flavors and colors). I have a son with food allergies, and occasionally we will make cookies, use a gluten -free baking mix instead of normal flower, or we will choose to make a granola bars instead, using oats, honey And a lot of dried fruit and nuts.
- Avoid drinking during meals. We are not used to this, but limiting liquids during meals will help digestion.
- Avoid feeding your children too much. Give small help instead of large portions more often.
- Practice mindful eating with your children. Although it may be tempting to place our children in front of the TV after a long day, when we are distracted, the body is not ready for digestion. Meal can be a chance for all of us to sit together and make contact with the day, show our appreciation for each other and our food and will actually help the ability of our body to digest our food.
In the event that your child gets a abdominal pain, there are things that you can do to help because of food or otherwise. Some soft but effective, resting quiet herbs include fennel, peppermint, catnip, ginger and chamomile.
Because tea is so relaxing, I often make a tea from some or all the above herbs, with some honey. Make sure your child gets enough rest and eats simple, faint food while they have a stomach pain. Sleeked flax or chia seeds ensure a soft laxative, as well as magnesium before bedtime, if your child is sensitive to constipation. The digestive system is linked to the overall health of all our other body systems. Our children will be honest if we teach them good habits that start young.
Happy food and happy holidays from Wishgarden!
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