Lose weight
Many children suffer from weight loss and general weakness in the body, due to anorexia and lack of desire to eat, the mother tries so much for the child to eat his meal but useless, and this causes a lot of concern to the mother, and this is normal only If it continues for long periods and begins to affect the health of the child, the child may suffer from a disease in the body such as parasites, amoeba and gastritis, and is diagnosed by the doctor after the necessary tests.
Ways to open an appetite in children
- The food should be served well and the child should have more than one color in the dish so that the child likes the food and its shape, or the shape of the food can be changed. For example, if the child does not want to eat the fruit, it is done in the form of cocktail or juice.
- Do not allow the child to drink large amounts of water and fluids before eating a while, because it will fill the stomach and make him not want to eat his meal or give the child milk, the child feels full and does not want to eat.
- If the child refuses to eat frequently, the mother must allow him to participate in the preparation of the food and to express his opinion of what he likes, or make a cake of sweets and decorate as he likes, or break eggs or bring vegetables from the refrigerator when cooking, this child will want to eat.
- When serving food to a child, take any source that may distract him from eating like a telephone.
- It is best to eat the child with the family; this will help open his appetite and eat him; because the child imitates adults in what they do.
- The use of some recipes that can be prepared at home helps to open the child’s appetite and increase his desire to eat, including:
- The course is prepared by boiling one tablespoon of the ring in a cup of boiled water, then put on the fire to boil for a quarter of an hour, and sugar can be added to it or honey to replace it, and it is drunk.
- Vinegar: Vinegar is used in opening the appetite, especially when added to the salad or you can add a tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of water and drink before eating in batches.
- Anise: Anise drink can be prepared to help to open the appetite and expel the gases by placing a teaspoon of anise in a glass of water. Leave the water until it boils for 10 minutes and then drains and drinks.
- Onion: Eating onions works on opening the appetite, especially before cooking it. The onions can be added to the salad or soup, and the onions also kill germs and microbes.
- Thyme: Thyme is very useful for the body, it increases appetite and food, and can be mixed with olive oil with a little sesame and eat with bread or add to the food as a spice when cooking, and a wonderful taste of dishes.