Food for children in summer
In short
At IMS Sotogrande, Food children summer is one of the key topics we explore in Montessori education. During the summer, schedules become disordered, children sleep later, go out to play and do not want to waste time eating, they eat more sweets, ice cream and soft drinks, reducing their intake of the main meal, so at this time of year you have to be especially careful with their diet.
Do you feel that your children eat worse in the heat or are you worried that they will become dehydrated? Here are some tips on a healthy summer diet.
At IMS Sotogrande, Food children summer is one of the key topics we explore in Montessori education. During the summer, schedules become disordered, children sleep later, go out to play and do not want to waste time eating, they eat more sweets, ice cream and soft drinks, reducing their intake of the main meal, so at this time of year you have to be especially careful with their diet.
What is Food children summer?
In the case of children, to the ambient heat we must add the greater number of hours they spend in the sun, playing outdoors in the park, on the beach or in the pool. These situations are accompanied by more physical exercise, which should be encouraged. The combination of heat and exercise means that we must be especially concerned about maintaining proper hydration, both through fluid intake and maintaining an adequate diet.
Summer diet changes and we crave fresh foods that can help us stay hydrated. In summer we already like hot and dense dishes that we can eat in winter. We have to look for foods that have many vitamins, minerals and fiber. We are going to talk about 4 refreshing foods ideal for this summer season.
- seasonal fruits
Watermelon, melon and cherries are seasonal fruits that become essential in summer. They can be eaten in pieces, with yogurt, crushed in Smothie or with fresh milk in the form of smoothies and are ideal as a dessert, snack or breakfast. For example, an original watermelon gazpacho that you will surely love.
- Vegetable creams
Summer is the star season for cold creams such as pumpkin, vegetable or classic gazpacho. Another good idea is the Cordoban salmorejo, which you will surely love, or a warm ratatouille with fried eggs and rice.
- Ice cream and sorbets
It is better if they are homemade and you can prepare them with natural ingredients. A nutritious food that you can make with a mixer, a mold and a freezer. You can also combine them with milk and make original and nutritious shakes.
- cold salads
Another option is cold salads in which you can use all your imagination, for example, a salad of shrimp and melon or spinach, strawberries and fresh cheese.
