3 kinds of seemingly “nutritious” breakfast, is delaying the growth and development of children, do not give children long-term eating

When it comes to her precious grandson, Qiqi, her grandmother is always proud. The fact is that the mother and father of Qiqi are busy at work, Qiqi was brought up by his grandmother, there are still a few days to turn 2 years old Qiqi, is a “little fat pier”, weighing nearly 40 pounds.Whenever neighbours see Qiqi, they can’t help but pinch his round face.In his grandmother’s opinion, she has not failed in her duty if she can raise her child to be chubby.

The 2 year old’s medical check-up was on schedule and Grandma was confident to take her grandson to the hospital for the check-up. When the results came out, Grandma was dumbfounded.

Her grandson’s height was not up to standard and his weight was severely overweight. What was even more unacceptable was that the doctor told her that Qiqi was severely malnourished with iron, calcium, protein and zinc deficiencies.

Looking at her chubby baby grandson, Grandma Qiqi was reluctant to accept the results of the medical examination. She didn’t understand how she could have given her grandson a “nutritious” diet that was easily digestible and well absorbed every day, but how could he have failed the test and be deficient in a number of nutrients?

Before Grandma Qiqi could say anything, the doctor opened up the conversation: “Grandma Qiqi, what do you usually feed your child? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, you tell me.”

“I prepare nutritious food for my grandson. In the morning, he can have a big bowl of white porridge with some salty vegetables, and he eats very well. At lunchtime we usually cook him noodles in a big bone broth and he can also eat a big bowl of ……”

The doctor surmised the cause of Qiqi’s malnutrition before he had even heard of Qiqi’s grandmother. In the eyes of the older generation, there is perhaps no food more suitable for young children than white porridge.

In their opinion, white porridge tastes good, doesn’t require much chewing, is easy to digest and is perfect for children. This is why white porridge has become a regular feature on many children’s breakfast tables.

If a child is ill, white porridge becomes even more important in the eyes of parents, becoming the only source of nutrition for these children who have lost their appetite during their illness.

However, children’s nutritional needs are high during their growth spurt and parents should pay attention to their children’s nutritional needs. A good breakfast, in particular, will keep your child energised throughout the day.

Some breakfasts may seem ‘nutritious’ but they don’t provide much in the way of nutrients for children. If children eat this kind of breakfast for a long time, not only will their body’s development be affected, but their health will also be affected.

3 types of breakfasts that look “nutritious” but actually delay your child’s growth and development, don’t give them to your child for a long time.

White porridge with pickled vegetables.

Many elderly people like to prepare white porridge with pickled vegetables for their children’s breakfast, just like Grandma Qiqi. It is easy to digest the congee, and the pickles are tasty. In the opinion of the older generation, there is no better breakfast for children than this.

In fact, the main components of white porridge are water and starch. It does not provide children with any nutritional elements other than a sense of satiety and a certain amount of energy.

Pickled vegetables are not suitable for children’s breakfast table, as they should be light in their diet.

It’s not just the high salt content of pickled vegetables that is harmful to children’s health, but also the large amount of nitrites that are released during the pickling process, which are carcinogenic and can increase the chances of children getting sick.

Overnight leftovers.With children, mornings seem to be synonymous with being busy for mothers. This is especially true for mothers with school-going children, who have to deal with the “procrastinating beast” at home and prepare breakfast in the morning, wishing they had three heads and six arms and could become Superman.

Sometimes it’s not that mums don’t want to prepare breakfast properly for their children, it’s that they don’t have time to do so. Because they don’t have time to prepare it, some mothers think of warming up the cold food from the night before, so that their children can have a hot meal before they leave home and not go to school hungry.

This is a good idea for mothers, as cold overnight meals can be warmed up easily and quickly by simply putting them in the microwave for a little while. Even if the mornings are busy, children can still have a few bites of breakfast to keep them warm.

However, eating such “overnight meals” for breakfast can do more harm than good to children. The reason is that overnight meals release a lot of carcinogens – nitrites. Although overnight meals can fill children’s stomachs, they also increase the risk of illness, which is more than worth the cost.

Delicate carbohydrates.Dessert shops near schools are always popular in the morning during school hours, as children are always unable to move their feet in front of the exquisite and beautiful desserts.

Some mothers often take their children to the dessert shops near school for breakfast to save time and to satisfy their children’s desires.

Although desserts are both delicate and delicious, they are not suitable for breakfast for children. This is because most desserts are refined carbohydrates, high in sugar, oil and calories. Both adults and children should eat less of this type of refined carbohydrates in their daily life, otherwise it will increase the burden on our body and affect our health.

Apart from desserts in dessert shops, other refined carbohydrates that we often see in our lives include biscuits, doughnuts and mooncakes, which are not suitable as breakfast choices for children.

After introducing so many “blacklisted” breakfast combinations, some mothers may wonder: what kind of breakfast is suitable for children?

In fact, breakfast for children does not need to be too complicated, parents just need to pay more attention to the nutrition mix. It is best for children to have a breakfast that includes high-quality protein, dietary fibre, carbohydrates, fats and other nutrients so that they can grow up with a balanced diet.

As a simple example, parents can add some lean meat and vegetables to white porridge, boil an egg and serve it with a glass of milk, and this will be a high-quality breakfast for your child.

It is not difficult to prepare a quality nutritious breakfast for your child, just remember this universal formula: staple food + milk and eggs + various fruits and vegetables. You can’t go wrong by following this formula, and it will also help your child start the day with a lot of energy.