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Why Junk Food Weakens Kids Immunity? Chips, pizza, burgers and cold drinks are easily visible everywhere from school to park. Seeing these things, children are unable to refuse and gradually they become part of their diet. Parents also accept defeat before the stubbornness of children. But have you thought how dangerous this delicious junk food can prove to be for children’s health?
At first glance, junk food sounds just like filling. Children also become happy and the hassle of food also decreases. But the real problem slowly starts inside the body. Children start falling ill again and again, even small coughs and colds are not cured for a long time. Many times parents think that children are ill due to weather, but the real reason is their weak immunity.
Does junk food really reduce children’s immunity?
Actually junk food is deficient in vitamins, minerals and fiber. They contain plenty of sugar, oil and preservatives that only increase calories and do not give any nutrition to the body. When the body does not get the right nutrition, the immune system, or immunity gradually starts to weaken.
What diseases of junk food can increase children?
1-Its effect is first visible on children because their body is in the phase of growth and development. At this time, if they do not get healthy diet, then not only the immunity decreases but also affect the length, weight and brain development.
2 Another danger is that junk food spoils the health of the children, that is, the health of the intestines. More oil and sugar present in it damage the good bacteria present in the intestines. These bacteria play the biggest role in keeping the immunity strong. When this balance deteriorates, children start falling ill again and again.
How many times is it okay to give junk food to children?
It is not so occasionally (1-2 times a week), but it is not right to give daily. The real problem occurs when it becomes a daily habit. If the children’s plates do not include things like greens, vegetables, pulses, fruits and milk, then the children will not be able to get nutrition and they will start to remain ill.
What to feed children to increase immunity?
- Seasonal fruit– Fruits like apples, oranges, guava, papaya and berries are excellent for increasing the immunity of children. They contain vitamin C and antioxidants that protect the body from infection.
- Green vegetables– Vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, broccoli and carrots should be in the children’s plate daily. Iron, calcium and fiber are found in them.
- Milk and dairy products-Milk, curd and cheese strengthen the bones of children as well as increase immunity. Egg is also a healthy option.
- Dry fruits and nutsAlmonds, walnuts, raisins and cashews are very beneficial for the brain and immunity along with giving energy to children.
- Pulses and beans– Eating protein rich in protein like Rajma, gram and moong dal gives strength to the body and also strengthens immunity.