There is nothing more important for us than the health of our babies and this is why we have to be extra picky when it comes to the kind of nutrition that we provide to them. Some experts say that your child should ne nourished well in his first 4 years of life as this will have a great impact in the development of the child in later years. In this article we are going to talk about the option of giving almond milk to a child and if there are any negative side effects that you should be on the lookout for.
There are many benefits to feeding your child almond milk because it has plenty of vitamins and minerals that will aid in their growth and boost their immune system. The real problem with almond milk is completely unrelated to the milk itself and it will depend on each child individually. Almond milk contains things such as Gellam Gum and Xanthan gum which have been known to cause allergic reactions in many people. You could make sure that you check the box descriptions to avoid some of them but it’s very likely that most almond milk products contain at least known allergen.
What people need to understand is that this doesn’t mean that allergy causing products are harmful for the general population. Some people are allergic to all kinds of nuts and they are very healthy for most individuals, others are allergic to all dairy products and some are even allergic to fruits like strawberries and pineapples. What you really need to do is try to make sure that you are always vigilant to any signs of allergy on your child when you feed them anything new.
The following are some of the symptoms to watch out for:
– Mild or severe rash in any part of their bodies. It could be small red spots or large patches.
– Coughing or heavy breathing.
– Swelling on any part of their bodies.
– Vomiting or nausea which is noticeable on children when they make gagging sounds
If you see your child displaying any of these symptoms after eating any kind of food or liquid, you should take your kid to the doctor immediately and they will diagnose the cause. The good news is that once you find out if they are allergic to something, you will be aware of the problem and make sure your child never eats anything that contains that particular food or nutrient.
These are amazing! My hasnubd and I have made them 3 times in the past 2 weeks. We took them to a party and they were a hit there as well (with paleo and non-paleo eaters alike). Thanks for the fantastic recipe!