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Moringa is a popular vegetable in family meals. Moringa has many nutrients, so it is trusted by many mothers. In particular, this is also the preferred vegetable for mothers to use for children. Besides, many mothers wonder if they should give moringa to their children. And if possible, how should children eat moringa? Children who eat moringa have diarrhea? We will answer these questions through this article.
1. What is Moringa?
Moringa is a vegetable whose leaves are almost the same as that of spinach but smaller in size. Vegetables have a light aroma, just touching the leaves can smell the smell. This is a woody, tall tree. However, it is possible to cut down regularly to make the tree grow low and easy to get vegetables. Moringa tree is very easy to grow, just stick the branch in the ground to be able to grow a new tree.
Moringa is a food with a very high nutritional content. Therefore, many families choose vegetables to add nutrients to their daily meals.
2. Is adding moringa to the baby's diet good?
Moringa is a safe and nutritious vegetable. Moringa is rich in amino acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Besides, this plant also contains high levels of vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, C and E. These substances are needed for bone and muscle growth, promote brain development. , good for skin and hair.
Moringa can be used to make soup. Can be cooked with minced meat, bone broth or cooked with other vegetables.
Cha mẹ cho trẻ ăn rau chùm ngây để bổ sung dinh dưỡng và phát triển khỏe mạnh
Therefore, many families have given their children moringa, even when they are just starting to eat solids. This is very good. Eating moringa will add many nutrients to the baby, helping the child to develop healthy. So how should children eat moringa?
When the baby is in the weaning stage, puree the young moringa leaves and cook with powder for the baby. Count when children can eat porridge, chop young moringa leaves and cook with porridge. When children eat rice: Cook moringa soup for children. Can be cooked with bone broth or minced meat for added nutrition. Currently, people have made moringa powder from the leaves of the tree. This is a very effective product, easy to use and can be taken anywhere when needed. You can use moringa powder in salads or other dishes for kids.
3. What is the effect of Moringa tree on children?
With high nutritional content, moringa is not only good for children but also provides many nutrients for humans. Here are 10 uses of moringa for human health.
Increase energy
Moringa has a high vitamin and mineral content. Regular feeding of moringa vegetables helps provide energy for children to learn and play.
Help improve the baby's immune system
Feeding children moringa regularly helps protect children from the attack of bacteria and viruses. That's because moringa has the effect of strengthening the child's immune system.
Enhance metabolism
Children are in the adult stage, so the metabolism in the body is very strong. However, the metabolic rate will decrease when children are sick, injured or have emotional problems. Regular use of this vegetable will ensure that the metabolism remains normal. In addition, eating moringa regularly also helps children grow in height and weight.
Development of cell structure
Moringa contains amino acids, which have the effect of helping cells in the body grow strongly. Young children have a rapid growth process, so adding this vegetable to their diet will bring a lot of benefits.
Beneficial for the kidneys and liver
Moringa is a very good detoxifier. This function of moringa has a positive effect on the kidneys and liver of the child.
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Treatment of infections
Moringa has anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, when children often have coughs or common infections, adding moringa to their diet will be very good.
Good for eyes
In daily life, children are often exposed to electronic devices. This puts children at high risk for common eye diseases. Moringa is a vegetable rich in vitamin A. Therefore, eating moringa helps improve children's eyesight.
Heal wounds
Children are very active and naughty, so they are often injured. With small wounds, scratches, just apply a little of this vegetable powder to help the wound heal faster. In addition, moringa powder also works to heal skin scars.
Beautify skin
Moringa tree is a very good food for baby's skin because of its high content of vitamins A, C and E. In addition, moringa can help protect children from rashes, eczema and other skin diseases. Applying moringa juice on the skin can help children have shiny and smooth skin.
Good for hair
Moringa contains amino acids, which are an essential ingredient for the formation of the protein keratin. Keratin is a very important nutrient required for hair growth. In addition, moringa also has the effect of supporting hair growth and helping children's hair to be less prone to dandruff because it contains a lot of vitamin A.
4. When adding moringa to a child's diet, what should be kept in mind?
When using moringa, only the leaves, fruits and seeds should be used. It is necessary to avoid using the roots because the roots contain some toxic substances. Therefore, when buying moringa powder, choose products of clear origin. Consult your doctor for the correct dosage for your child.
Moringa porridge with minced meat for babies can be cooked according to the following recipe. Prepare ingredients:
Plain rice 2 handfuls Glutinous rice 1 handful Minced meat 100g Moringa oleifera 30g Cooking oil Fish sauce How to prepare
Bring glutinous rice and plain rice grind or pound to break and simmer. Pork washed, minced and sautéed with cooking oil. Young leaves of moringa are washed and soaked in dilute salt water. When the porridge is cooked, scoop a sufficient amount and puree it with minced meat and moringa.
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