In summer, when faced with the common problem of children’s poor appetite, it is especially important to choose foods that can stimulate their appetite. The following two delicious and healthy recipes can not only help children regain their appetite in the hot summer days but also are rich in multiple nutrients to promote their healthy growth.
Tomato Tremella Millet Soup is a dish that is not only visually appealing but also delicious. To prepare, soak the millet in cold water for an hour to soften its texture; at the same time, simmer the tremella in water until soft. Next, cook the fresh and enticing tomatoes with the simmered tremella and millet until the millet thickens. Add a suitable amount of rock sugar for seasoning and thicken the soup with wet starch to enhance its smooth texture. Tomatoes in this dish are rich in vitamins, which can enhance immunity; tremella has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and invigorating the spleen. This soup is cooling, refreshing, aids digestion, and is beneficial for children’s brain development.
Another recommendable dish is Milk Almond Jelly, which is simple to make and delicious. Firstly, dissolve the gelatin in a small amount of cold water, then slowly add it to warm milk and mix in almond powder until evenly combined. Pour the mixture into molds, allow it to cool and set before refrigerating. Before serving, flavor with honey, osmanthus water, and a little sugar water according to personal taste. Milk is an essential source of nutrition for children’s growth, while almond powder is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and various beneficial micronutrients and vitamins that help nourish the lungs, stop coughing, and are suitable for cooling in the summer, effectively stimulating children’s appetite.
These two recipes are not only delicious but also nourish the spleen and stomach, promote intellectual development, making them ideal for preparing for children in the summer to help them maintain good eating habits and healthy bodies.
