The change of climate and the high temperatures that occur in summer make us have to modify some habits of the day to day, both us and our children, including food. Today, we want to give you some ideas to take care of children’s food in summer:
– Offer them refreshing dishes
It is advisable that the food we offer them is adapted to the new season, as they will rarely feel like hot stews. Recipes based mainly on fruits, vegetables and greens are not only healthier, but also lighter due to the high water content of some of these foods.
If we combine them with cereals, such as pasta, rice or legumes, we will be able to elaborate delicious dishes that will be very easy and quick to prepare, without forgetting that they provide us with most of the nutrients necessary for a balanced diet. A good way to present this type of ingredients is, for example, in salad.
– Lack of appetite in summer
High temperatures can affect children’s eating habits. It is very common that with the heat, they have less appetite. This can be solved by offering them light dishes. However, as they are lighter meals, we should have 4 or 5 meals a day. It is also recommended that they eat in cool, ventilated or air-conditioned places .
If you notice a loss of appetite in your children, you must be patient as it is probably due to a temporary situation due to the heat. Do not force them to eat, as they are probably already satiated. However, if you notice that they have been like this for a while, it is a good idea to tell your pediatrician.
It is also essential to maintain adequate hydration. Therefore, we must constantly offer them water (much better than other beverages containing sugars).
– You must maintain the routines
During the summer, schedules and routines change and this also has a direct influence on the way we eat. Although it is a time that we should enjoy to the maximum, we should maintain some of the routines, such as, for example, always eating at the same time so as not to alter too much the daily rhythm of the children. If you are away from home, try to eat healthy.
