When children have spleen deficiency, they should pay more attention to their diet and avoid eating some foods that are unfavorable to the spleen and stomach, so as not to aggravate the symptoms of spleen deficiency. The following are some foods that children with spleen deficiency should not eat:

Cold and raw food

Children with spleen deficiency have weak spleen and stomach, and lack of yang. Eating cold food will further damage the spleen and stomach, which will lead to the decline of spleen and stomach function and aggravate the symptoms of spleen deficiency. Common cold and cold foods are: sashimi, raw seafood, iced drinks, cold drinks, cold dishes and so on.

Oily and thick food

Oily and thick food is not easy to digest, which will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach and hinder the absorption of nutrients by the spleen and stomach, thus affecting the physical development and health of children. Common greasy and thick foods are: fat meat, animal offal, fried food, barbecue and so on.

Spicy food

Spicy food will stimulate the spleen and stomach mucosa, cause stomach pain, diarrhea and other symptoms, and aggravate the symptoms of spleen deficiency. Common spicy and stimulating foods are: pepper, mustard, garlic, onion and so on.

Sweet and greasy food

Sweet and greasy food is easy to produce dampness and phlegm, which hinders the transport of spleen and stomach and aggravates the symptoms of spleen deficiency. Common sweet and greasy foods are: cakes, biscuits, sweets, milk tea and so on.

Also need to pay attention to the following points:

Eat less and eat more: children with spleen deficiency have weak spleen and stomach function. Eating too much at one time will increase the burden on the spleen and stomach and affect digestion and absorption. It is recommended to eat less and eat more meals, and it is not advisable to eat too much at a time.

Chew slowly: Chewing food can help the initial digestion of food and reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach. It is suggested that children with spleen deficiency chew slowly and chew food fully to facilitate digestion and absorption.

Take a proper rest after meals: Do not take strenuous exercise immediately after meals, so as not to affect the digestion and absorption of food by the spleen and stomach. It is recommended to have a proper rest after meals, so that the spleen and stomach have enough time to digest food.

Maintain a regular diet: Irregular diet will affect the normal operation of the spleen and stomach and aggravate the symptoms of spleen deficiency. It is suggested that children with spleen deficiency should keep a regular diet, eat and sleep on time, and avoid overeating and hunger.

The above is the introduction of dietary taboos for children with spleen deficiency. Spleen deficiency is a common disease in children. Reasonable diet can effectively improve the symptoms of spleen deficiency, promote the health of spleen and stomach, and help children grow up healthily.