Foods to fight illness
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Scoop out the seeds from a papaya then whiz up the fruit in a blender. Pour into large freezer cubes, placing a lolly stick into each cube. You instantly have brightly coloured, naturally sweet mini ice lollies to tempt that tetchy toddler!
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Foods to fight illness: • Garlic contains allicin, which is a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal agent. • Vitamin C Levels of vitamin C are depleted during illness and boosting the bodies levels of vitamin C may actually reduce cold symptoms. Vitamin C is also needed for the healing of wounds. Vitamin C also increases the bodies absorption of iron. Good sources include kiwis, citrus fruits, sweet peppers, blackcurrants, dark green leafy vegetables and strawberries. • Apple is very easy to digest. In the US, the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apples and toast) is often suggested by doctors for the relief of diarrhoea. Pectin, the soluble fibre contained in apples also helps to relieve constipation. • Papaya is also high in soluble fibre important for normal bowel function. It also contains enzymes that help digestion. It is a rich source of vitamin C and beta-carotene. • Bananas are packed full of slow release sugars for sustained energy. They are also great for treating both constipation and diarrhoea. However they do seem to cause constipation in some susceptible babies. Recipe suggestions:
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