Avoid
Overeating
In today’s world of supersizes and it is easy to lose sight of what a proper
portion is. This is especially true when eating out because restaurants dish
out larger portions to give the sense of value to customers. Children do not
have a sense of how much food is appropriate, so it is up to parents to show
them how much they should be eating. Overeating puts a lot of pressure on the
digestive system and should be avoided.
Drink Away from Meals
When most children sit down to eat, they expect to drink something. This combination of food and liquid can lead to slower digestion as the digestive juices are diluted by the liquids consumed. It is best to keep the amount of fluids around mealtime to a minimum.
Eliminate Processed
Foods
Processed foods really all packaged and fast foods should be removed from the diet of children with digestive problems. These foods tend to contain many harmful substances such as Trans fats and preservatives that can interfere with digestion. Because many of these substances are unnatural, our bodies are not sure what to do with them, and this complicates digestion.
Limit Heavy Foods
Certain foods, including meats and dairy, are harder to digest than others and may use up more digestive energy. These foods should be moderated to help the digestive system recuperate from all of the extra work it is doing.