Foods that children should not eat before the age of two

If you are a new mother of a baby under two years old, you have probably already wondered what your little one should eat and what he should not eat when he begins feeding solids. The feeding of children is a more delicate diet because from the time the baby is born until the second year of life, the baby will not be ready to eat some foods and the menu he eats can greatly influence his development.

A healthy diet in childhood reflects the health and quality of life that the child will have in adulthood, and this is due to the eating habits that are established by parents at home and that children will learn, since these ages are developing taste.

It is in the first years of life when taste receptors are stimulated and that is why it is so necessary to establish good eating habits. It is necessary that when children begin to eat fruit, vegetables, cereals, meat, fish and milk are introduced into the diet. To ensure that your child eats healthy there are some foods that should not be on the food list for the first two years of life. For example, products with additives, preservatives, fats and sugars are a good example of this since they could cause allergies or problems with digestion. Do you want to know more foods that children under two years of age should not consume? Do not lose detail!

Sugar

Sweets and sugary foods should be avoided in the diet of children under two years of age, especially because of what it may cause in the future and because of digestion problems. If the child does not consume sugar in this period, he will not develop an excessive taste for sugar and Many diseases such as diabetes, migraines, insomnia, asthma, diarrhea, eye disorders, skin problems, cavities, etc. can be prevented.

The drinks

The only thing that quenches thirst is water, and for children too. Adults should avoid the consumption of soft drinks, but children even more since they are harmful to health and cause diseases such as obesity or diabetes.

Juice cartons

Both juice cartons and those that come in plastic jars seem to be very nutritious and healthy for children, but the reality is that industrialized juices are not a good selection for the diet of a child under two years of age. Even if the manufacturer is promising you a healthy product, the reality is that they contain too much sugar, additives and preservatives. It is better to opt for freshly squeezed juices that are tastier and healthier.

Salt

Salt or refined salt causes food to lose minerals such as calcium or magnesium. Salt is a common product in daily life, but the best thing to do is replace it. The less salt is consumed much better.

Sausages

Sausages, ham, mortadella or salami are some examples of foods that children under two years of age should not eat. They are rich in preservatives, sodium, fat and nitrate, they are also foods that do not contribute anything good to health since they are anti-nutrients.

Popcorn

Foods such as popcorn (or nuts), besides being dangerous because they can cause choking, is not recommended for children under two years of age.

Honey

Although it is a natural product and it seems that it is an ally product for your health, the reality is that honey has bacteria that causes intestinal botulism because of the honey, so it's dangerous. Any food (or cereal) that contains honey should be avoided until the child is older than two years.

The egg

It is true that the egg is a healthy and complete food, however, it can cause food intolerances and allergies. For this reason it is necessary to take into account possible allergic reactions and do not offer the egg to children with allergies. But in all the egg it can be taken from six months as long as it is well cooked and it has been verified that the child has no allergy to this food. You have to start offering this food little by little, starting by first offering them only the well-cooked white and after a few weeks the boiled yolk (if you have doubts, consult your doctor for guidance).

The coffee

Coffee in very high levels can cause restlessness, nervousness, headache, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure ... and this only in adults. In young children, the effects are much more intense and, in addition, it can interrupt the absorption of all essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and calcium. In addition, coffee is a diuretic drink and can contribute to dehydration in children if consumed in large quantities.

It is true that it is not common (nor should it be done!) To give coffee to children, but if you feed your child through breastfeeding it is advisable that you forget about coffee so that your child does not go through the negative effects of caffeine.

Fish

Fish is a food that must be very careful, because in addition to knowing whether or not it has bones, it can also be a food that causes allergies. If there are cases of fish allergies in the family it is better to avoid consumption.

Gluten

Until 2008 the recommendations were that gluten be completely avoided in the diet of children until after two years, but now it has been shown that it is better to introduce gluten between 4 and 7 months. Introducing small amounts of gluten into the baby's diet helps reduce the risk of celiac disease, which will also help reduce allergies to wheat or diabetes.

Trans Fat

Trans fat is not healthy for adults, so it is much less healthy for children! Trans fats can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and aid in weight gain. You can find them (and therefore should be avoided) in margarine, cookies, chips, ice cream and packaged snacks.

And of course you must remember that if you want your child to have a good diet and you feel disoriented in how to achieve it, do not hesitate to go to your doctor to guide you and tell you the amount of food you should provide your child so that he can grow up healthy and with healthy eating habits. Remember that foods cooked at home will always be the healthiest!