What are the benefits of eating sesame for children

The physical health of children is the most important thing, but children are young and often prone to illness. Children who lack some trace elements in their bodies are particularly prone to various diseases. This is caused by the body's low resistance and immunity, so children should be given some nutrients. Sesame is one of the substances we are most familiar with in our lives. So what are the benefits of eating sesame for children?

What are the benefits of eating sesame seeds for children?

1. Help replenish iron

After the baby is 4-6 months old, the iron brought from the mother's body is almost consumed. At this time, the baby needs to start supplementing iron. Every 100 grams of sesame contains 50.00 mg of iron. Iron is an indispensable element for the production of hemoglobin and other iron-containing substances, and plays an important role in the baby's health. Therefore, sesame can be used as a good source of iron for the baby.

2. Promote the development of baby's bones and teeth

The calcium content in sesame is higher than that in vegetables and beans, and second only to dried shrimps. Calcium is the main component of human bones and teeth. Regular consumption is beneficial to the development of baby's bones and teeth.

3. Promote the baby's intellectual development

Sesame is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can increase the activity of brain cells, enhance memory and thinking ability, and are very beneficial to the baby's intellectual development.

4. Helps relieve constipation

Sesame contains 45%-55% fatty oil, which can moisturize the intestines, increase intestinal fluid content and promote intestinal movement. It is good for relieving baby constipation symptoms. The effect will be better if you add honey.

Precautions for babies to eat sesame There are many benefits for babies to eat sesame, such as preventing constipation, moistening the intestines, and supplementing iron, but the baby is still relatively small and there are many things to avoid. So what are the precautions for babies to eat sesame?

1. It is not suitable for babies to eat too much sesame seeds. Sesame seeds themselves have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. Babies will have diarrhea if they eat too much. If your baby is suffering from diarrhea or loose stools, do not eat sesame seeds to avoid aggravating the condition.

2. Babies aged 4-6 months cannot swallow hard food and are prone to choking. In addition, sesame seeds have a slightly hard membrane on the outside, and the nutrients can only be absorbed after being crushed. Therefore, mothers are advised to wait until the baby has the ability to chew before eating, and grind the sesame seeds into fine powder before feeding them to the baby.

3. Pay attention to the combination of food. Sesame and kelp can promote blood circulation, purify blood and lower cholesterol. However, if eaten with sesame seeds and chicken breast, it can cause death in serious cases; eating sesame seeds and chicken legs together will affect the absorption of vitamins. It is recommended that mothers do not add chicken when cooking sesame seeds, otherwise it may cause poisoning.

4. The baby's gastrointestinal digestion ability is not good enough, so the food should not be too heavy. When eating sesame seeds, try to avoid high oil and high temperature for too long, so as to avoid getting angry and indigestion.