During the summer, not only do adults experience heavy humidity, but children may also experience it. Children's bodies are relatively weak, and if they suffer from dampness, it will have a certain impact on their growth and development. So, what should children eat when they have heavy dampness?
Parents can give their children some Poria cocos to eat appropriately, because Poria cocos has a good effect on strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, and has a significant improvement effect on children with heavy dampness. Parents can make Poria cocos porridge or Poria cocos cakes for their children. You can also use fresh Poria cocos pork ribs soup and ginger slices soup for children to consume, which can effectively eliminate dampness from the body.
Children can drink dehumidifying Congee, such as using red lentils, white lentils, Gorgon euryale, and wick flower, and cooking porridge together, which can play a role in removing dampness and clearing heat. You can also boil millet porridge and put a small amount of Job's tears into it, which can also effectively drain moisture, but do not put too much Job's tears. In daily life, it is also important to engage in more outdoor activities as they can help dispel dampness.
Children can also eat some oats, which have the effects of lubricating the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It can promote an increase in fecal volume and moisture content, which is beneficial for defecation. If a child's use of dietary therapy to remove dampness is not very effective, it is necessary to seek medical treatment promptly and consult a doctor to take relevant medications.