Honey is a natural food that is very popular among people. It contains a variety of nutrients and has excellent nourishing effects. People often drink honey water, which is very beneficial to their health. Due to the health benefits of consuming honey, many parents also want to give their children some to eat. So, can children eat honey?
Children can eat honey, but don't give it to too young children. Baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, and consuming honey can have a moisturizing effect on the intestines, so babies are prone to diarrhea after eating honey. So, do not give your baby honey or honey products before they are one year old.
After one year old, babies can consume some honey in moderation, but the amount should not be too much. When parents buy honey, they must buy naturally ripe honey. After the age of six, there are no more restrictions on eating honey for children, and they can eat honey like adults.
Because honey is a sweet food, many people are worried that eating honey will cause weight gain, and they are also worried that giving honey to children will lead to tooth decay. In fact, eating honey does not cause tooth decay because there is an enzyme in honey that can produce oxidized water, which has the effect of inhibiting tooth decay. So eating honey not only does not cause tooth decay, but also benefits dental health and can effectively reduce the incidence of tooth decay in babies.
