What fruit is good for children with phlegm?

Parents are most worried about their children catching a cold, because children have very low resistance to colds. If not treated in time, it is likely to cause more serious complications and even threaten the child’s life. Therefore, the time to treat children’s colds is very urgent. Treatment not only relies on drugs, but also on food therapy, such as eating fruits. So, what fruits are effective for children with phlegm?

1. Grapes

Grapes are suitable for eating when you have a cold or fever. Grapes contain sufficient water and potassium, which can replenish the water and potassium lost due to cold and fever. The Shennong Herbal Classic states that "grapes are sweet and mild in taste. They cure dampness in the tendons and bones, replenish qi, increase strength and strengthen the will, make people fat and healthy, resist hunger, and endure wind and cold. Eating them for a long time can make the body light and prolong life."

2. Kiwi

Kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin C, which has the effect of enhancing immunity. At the same time, the polysaccharides contained in kiwifruit have the ability to prevent bacterial infections. The golden kiwi contains more vitamin C and vitamin E than the green kiwi, and can relieve cold symptoms. Eating more kiwis can increase the intake of vitamin C, which is very helpful in resisting colds. However, it is not suitable for people with spleen deficiency, loose stools, colds, malaria, cold-damp dysentery, chronic gastritis, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and diarrhea in children.

3. Orange

Oranges contain a high level of vitamin C, about 30% more than ordinary fruits. If you want to stay away from colds and flu in winter, the simplest and most effective way is to eat more oranges. Oranges are known as a great way to enhance the human immune system and resist diseases, and their effect is no less than that of cold medicine. You can eat one orange a day, no more than 5 oranges a day, and avoid eating them with betel nut. It is not suitable to eat oranges before meals or on an empty stomach, otherwise the organic acids contained in oranges will irritate the gastric mucosa and be bad for the stomach. Do not drink milk within 1 hour before and after eating oranges, because the protein in milk will coagulate when it encounters fruit acid, affecting digestion and absorption.