It’s really cold this winter! I thought this cold wave would stop getting colder after it passed, but who would have thought that just two days after the sun came out, it started to rain again! Oh, so depressing! Isn’t it going to be difficult for the baby this winter? Aren’t many mothers reporting that their babies are angry and constipated? What should I do? Mothers are worried if the baby poops, and even more worried if the baby doesn't poop! We also know that constipation is bad for babies, but we don’t know how to help babies. Today I will share some food supplements to reduce inflammation and relieve constipation!

Steamed winter melon with dried shrimps and mushrooms

Applicable age: Suitable for babies ten months and above. Please note that babies under one year old should not add salt and other seasonings.

Ingredients: 500 grams of winter melon, 14 dried shiitake mushrooms, 5 grams of dried shrimps, 2 grams of salt, 20 ml of light soy sauce, 1 spring onion, appropriate amount of sesame oil

Method:

1. Assemble the main raw materials and soak the dried mushrooms in warm water until soft;

2. Wash the soaked mushrooms to remove impurities and then chop into small pieces;

3 , Peel the winter melon, cut into slices about 3 mm thick, sprinkle with some salt and marinate for a while;

4. Arrange the winter melon slices on a plate and sprinkle with chopped shiitake mushrooms;

5. Sprinkle the dried shrimps on top, put enough water in the pot, put in the winter melon and steam over medium-low heat for 10 minutes;

6. After taking it out of the pot, sprinkle some chopped green onion while it is still hot, add a spoonful of light soy sauce, a little Just pour sesame oil on top.

Nutrition tips:

1. Winter melon contains more protein, sugar, a small amount of calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals, vitamins B1, B2, C and niacin. , among which vitamin B1 can promote the conversion of starch and sugar in the body into heat energy without turning into fat. The difference between winter melon and other vegetables is that it does not contain fat and has very low sodium and calories. It has the effects of moistening the lungs and promoting fluid production, resolving phlegm and quenching thirst, diuresis and reducing swelling, clearing away heat and dispelling summer heat, detoxifying and expelling pus. If your baby suffers from internal heat and constipation in winter, you can eat it in moderation, but don’t eat too much!

2. Shiitake mushrooms are fungal foods with high protein, low fat, polysaccharides, multiple amino acids and multiple vitamins. Used for indigestion, constipation, weight loss, etc.

Purple sweet potato, lily and white fungus soup

Suitable age: Suitable for babies ten months and above.

Ingredients: 1 purple sweet potato, 2 lilies, 1 handful of white fungus, 10 grams of rock sugar, appropriate amount of water

Method:

1. Use cold water for white fungus After soaking, remove the yellow roots and tear them into small pieces;

2. Add enough water to the casserole and add the white fungus, bring it to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours;

3. Break the lilies into small pieces, clean them and soak them in water for later use. Peel the purple potatoes and cut them into small cubes;

4. Boil the white fungus until soft and the soup is thick;

5. Add lily, purple sweet potato and appropriate amount of rock sugar and cook for about 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. Lily and purple sweet potato are easy to rot, so don’t cook for too long, otherwise it will turn into a pot of porridge! Let it warm and serve it to your baby.

Nutritional tips:

1. Tremella is a nourishing medicine. It is characterized by nourishing but not greasy. It has the functions of nourishing the spleen and appetizing, replenishing qi and clearing the intestines, sleeping and strengthening the stomach. It has the functions of nourishing the brain, nourishing yin, clearing away heat and moistening dryness. Tremella fuciformis is quite rich in nutrients. Tremella fuciformis contains protein, fat and a variety of amino acids and minerals.

2. Lily contains starch, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamins B1, B2, C, pantothenic acid, carotene and other nutrients. Lily is sweet, cool and moist, and mainly enters the heart of the lungs. It is good at clearing the lungs, moistening dryness and relieving coughs. It clears the heart, calms the mind and calms convulsions. It is commonly used for coughs caused by dryness of the lungs and restlessness. Fresh lily contains mucus and has a sedative and cough-relieving effect.

Kelp and Yam Pork Ribs Soup

Applicable age: one year old and above

Ingredients: 1 yam, 1 piece of kelp (dried), 500 grams of pork ribs , 50 grams of soybeans, 1 teaspoon of wolfberry, 3 grams of salt, appropriate amount of water

Method:

1. Soak the dried kelp in water and blanch the pork chops. , rinse clean;

2. Cut the soaked kelp into thin strips, tie them into kelp knots, and soak the soybeans at the same time. Usually 3 hours in summer and 5-8 hours in winter. Cut the yam into pieces and soak it in salt water to prevent the surface from oxidizing and turning black;

3. First put the pork chops and soybeans into a soup pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then add kelp knots, simmer on low heat for 1 hour, then add yam and wolfberry, continue simmering for another hour, then add salt to taste and turn off the heat;

Nutritional Tips:

< p>1. The amylase contained in yam that can decompose starch is 3 times that of radish. When eaten when the stomach is bloated, it can promote digestion, remove discomfort symptoms, and help improve the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach. It is a great product for both medicinal and food purposes to soothe the spleen and stomach.

2. Kelp is rich in fiber, which can remove waste and toxins in the intestines in a timely manner. Therefore, it can effectively prevent the occurrence of rectal cancer and constipation.