There is a 'minimum edible age' for 7 kinds of food, and children can only eat when they are old enough.

There is a well-known saying: "People are iron, rice is steel, and if you don't eat a meal, you will be hungry." The same is true for babies. Only when they eat well and healthy can they thrive.

However, because children love to eat and are "greedy", they seem to be "not enough" for anything that looks delicious, and the older generation also gives them what they want, which often leads to negative consequences.

Children and adults have very different bodies, and many foods are not suitable for them to eat. Although they taste good, they are not suitable from a medical health point of view. Moms, don't be careless.

There is a "minimum edible age" for these 7 foods, and children can only eat them when they are old enough

1) Juice (can only be eaten after half a year old)

In the eyes of many parents, juice is a "nutrient bank", which can supplement children with vitamins. In addition, children love to drink it, so they are basically exposed to it early.

However, although fruit juice is rich in various minerals and vitamins, it lacks protein and fat and is not enough to meet the needs of children's growth and development.

For babies under the age of six months, drinking a lot of juice every day will take up space in the stomach , creating the illusion of fullness and affecting milk intake. Drinking for a long time can even lead to stunted growth and malnutrition!

However, after 6 months of supplementary food, you can drink some juice every day, but it should be controlled within 100 ml a day.

In fact, experts say that the nutritional value of juice is actually not as good as meat, and the fiber in it can also promote the absorption and digestion of children.

2) Seasoning (do not touch within 1 year old)

There are many nominal "baby products" on the market, such as children's iodized salt, children's soy sauce, etc. In fact, it is best not to add additional seasonings until the child is 1 year old.

The American Academy of Pediatrics wrote: Children under the age of 1 have not developed their organs well, and it is difficult for the body to coordinate the balance between various trace elements. A large amount of intake can easily cause physiological abnormalities.

For example, excessive salt accumulation in children will damage kidney and heart function and lay the foundation for future cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

In fact, the content of various nutrients in breast milk and complementary foods is enough for the growth of children.

3) Honey (try after 1 year old)

Children are usually not resistant to high-sweet foods, and many elderly people like to share honey supplements with children, but this is actually a kind of harm.

Despite its high reputation, honey often contains a variety of spores and botulinum toxins that are very toxic and difficult to kill by stomach acid. Once they enter a child's body, they multiply, causing a host of problems.

In particular, the so-called "natural honey" is not artificially processed and is more toxic. It is recommended that children consume it after the age of 3.

4) Jelly (don't try it under 2)

Nowadays, there are more and more tragedies caused by jelly in the society, and almost every year, the death of children choking on eating jelly occurs.

In children under the age of 2, the esophagus expansion limit is less than one-third that of an adult and much smaller than the diameter of many jellies. This also means that if the child eats too fast and accidentally inhales it in one breath, the risk is extremely high.

Also, jellies are made from various thickeners (agar, gelatin, sodium alginate, etc.), combined with lots of sweeteners, artificial flavors, and colorings. It has almost no nutrition and is difficult to digest. It is a synthetic product like plastic. There is no benefit for children to eat it, and it will also lead to loss of appetite.

After the age of 2, it is okay to eat occasionally, but the amount must be controlled.

5) Ice cream (do not touch within 2 years old)

Li Haiying, deputy chief physician of the Children's Health Department of the Capital Institute of Pediatrics, once said that there are many hidden dangers in infants and young children eating cold drinks.

Because the child's gastrointestinal development is not sound, cold food can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain and stomach pain, affect nutrient absorption, and may even induce intussusception.

In addition, the quality of various types of cold drinks on the market is also worrying. Excessive intake of food additives and saccharin will affect the health of children.

In fact, melons and fruits in summer are both diuretic and nutritious, and parents can make freshly squeezed beverages for their children to drink. In addition, homemade bitter melon tea, red bean soup, and mung bean soup are also good choices to drink in the refrigerator for half an hour.

6) Chocolate (cannot be eaten under 3 years old)

As we all know, chocolate contains a lot of caffeine, an ingredient that acts directly on the nervous system and makes people happy. But for children, the stimulating effect is too strong, and their nervous system cannot adapt , which is not conducive to growth and development.

Furthermore, chocolate, as a high-energy food, will also make children obese. It is an "invisible killer". Don't touch it before the age of 3, and eat less after the age of 3.

7) Functional drinks (do not drink in childhood)

The vast majority of functional beverages on the market are only aimed at adults , and consumers such as children were not considered when they were developed, so they are not protective.

Moreover, authorities have warned that children's consumption of energy drinks can interfere with health and development, especially the electrolytes and hormones in them, and put too much pressure on children's kidneys.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that children's nutritional needs and growth and development are different from adults, and we cannot take care of them according to our own experience.

Especially in terms of "supplements", you must be cautious, such as ginseng, wolfberry, etc., which are very nourishing treasures for adults, but children can't eat them casually.

In fact, as long as the nutrients are well-balanced and the meat and vegetables are well-coordinated, the child is basically fine. Parents, remember not to put the cart before the horse, because the small loses the big!