In daily life, it is quite common for children to experience occasional indigestion, mainly due to their immature digestive system and irregular eating habits. Faced with this situation, many parents tend to resort to drug treatment, overlooking the possible side effects of medications. In fact, some foods in daily life are themselves digestive aids.
Skim milk is a beneficial choice, obtained by boiling and cooling fresh milk multiple times to remove the surface cream. This method is suitable for children having difficulties digesting fats. The production of semi-skimmed milk is simpler, requiring removal of cream only once. Yogurt also aids digestion, by cooling boiled fresh milk and adding a small amount of lactic acid. It not only stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract but also has antibacterial effects, making it especially suitable for children with frequent digestive issues.
Moreover, toasted rice soup is a traditional and effective home remedy. Roasted rice flour or milk cake is fried until slightly yellow, then boiled with water into a thin paste. Due to the mild carbonization formed during the roasting process, it can act to adsorb and relieve diarrhea. Fresh apple puree, due to its fine fibers that are gentle on the intestines, rich in pectin and tannic acid, helps in adsorbing and constricting harmful substances, making it a good choice for digestion.
Carrot juice, obtained by boiling and then filtering and squeezing carrots, is an alkaline drink that helps in stool formation and adsorbing bacteria and toxins, beneficial for maintaining children’s gastrointestinal health.
In conclusion, adjusting dietary structure and making reasonable use of the afore-mentioned food resources should be the first consideration when children experience indigestion. Seeking medical help and following medical advice for medication should only be considered in severe cases. Through natural dietary therapy, we can not only alleviate the discomfort of children but also gradually enhance their digestive function.
