Let's decode the FAQ's by parents related to the children.

Hi friends. Today I will address some of the FAQ's( frequently asked questions) by the parents. The common ones related to diet and food habits are.

1. My child is not gaining weight

2. My child is fussy eater

3. She does not have appetite.

 I have noted the three most commonly asked questions by the parents with regards to their children. 

Addressing the 1st question. All of us should know that not all children are equally built. Ayurveda explains 7 prakritis. I.e body constitutions.Out of seven, three are main prakritis. These are vata,pitha and kapha. A vata prakriti child will be lean built, fussy eater. This also addresses the 2nd question. Whereas a pitha prakriti child will be well built with fair complexion and good appetite. 

A kapha prakriti child will be plump,slightly obese and slow in activities.

Hence food and activities should be decided on the basis of the child's prakriti. An Ayurvedic practioner will be able to guide the parents in the matter.

Now coming to last question about reduced appetite. What we fail to notice as parents is that a child is an individual like us and will need his /her food to be tasty with variety involved.As adults we need a different menu daily, same way a child also does. 

1.So food should be tasty to attract the child towards it. 

2.A simple knack is that give the child first what he likes to eat. He may like a particular fruit/ carrot etc. Then you can make him eat the whole meal also.

3. Food should be colourful and attractive. On sandwiches we can add eyes and Smiley's. Parotas and chapatis can be made colourful etc

4. Ayurveda advises against stale food. Such type of food will cause the accumulation of ama i.e toxins in the body. Hence the body tissues will not grow normally. This in turn leads to reduced immunity in children .Therefore dried fruits, canned and frozen fruits should not be given.

Give only fresh fruits and vegetables. Food should be home cooked.

I hope I have addressed the FAQs adequately.

If you have questions you can ask in the comment section.

Have a good day.