Five dietary issues to watch out for during the voice change period in adolescents

Many parents know that during adolescence, children's bodies will undergo many changes. One of these changes is that the child's voice will change. Therefore, at this time, we must pay attention to the health of the child's vocal cords when giving the child a diet.

First of all, it should be noted that the intake of collagen and elastin. The vocal organs are mainly composed of the larynx, Adam's apple and thyroid cartilage, which are composed of collagen and elastin. The vocal cords are also made of a thin membrane of elastic protein. Therefore, adolescents during the voice change period should eat more foods rich in collagen and elastin, such as pig's trotters, pig skin, tendons, fish, beans, seafood, etc.

 Second, you should take in B vitamins and calcium

Vitamins B2 and B6 can promote the development of the skin; calcium can promote the development of thyroid cartilage. Foods rich in B vitamins mainly include celery, tomatoes, eggs, beans, animal liver and fresh fruits. Foods rich in calcium mainly include fish, shrimp, milk, and soy products.

Third, both staple and side dishes should be soft and delicate.

Do not eat fried peanuts, popcorn, rice crust, nuts and fried hard and dry foods to avoid mechanical damage to the throat.

Fourth, drink plenty of water

It can reduce or eliminate local secretions and avoid secondary infection.

Fifth, eat less sour, bitter and stimulating foods

Such as garlic, pepper, ginger, leek, etc., because these foods will irritate the trachea, larynx and vocal cords. Don't drink too hot water or too many cold drinks. Being too cold or too hot is not good for your vocal cords. You should also avoid smoking and drinking to prevent aggravating local aseptic inflammation.