During the Spring Festival, do you find yourself relaxing the usual snack restrictions for your kids? Is it time to abandon their regular routines? After the holiday, have you noticed your child's appetite decreasing and digestive issues starting to appear? This is a common problem known as the "festival curse."
Eating too much during the Spring Festival can lead to digestive problems in children. After the holidays, many parents are struggling with their children’s meal issues, which have become a real hassle.
According to a doctor from Beijing Children’s Hospital, there has been a 20% increase in children coming in for conditions like anorexia and indigestion after the Spring Festival. Many parents are also seeking advice on how to help their kids recover. The main reason behind this is the unbalanced and irregular eating habits during the holiday period.
Reports show that many parents tend to be more lenient with their children's diets during the festival. Snacks that are usually restricted on weekdays now become available. Some kids use their lucky money to buy lots of snacks they love, even replacing staple foods with them. Parents may not realize that this so-called "tolerance" is actually indulgence, which can lead to gastrointestinal problems.
Some parents try to "nourish" their children with excessive food, leading to loss of appetite. Many parents are confused: How can they get their kids back into a regular eating routine after the holidays?
**Case Study**
**Overeating Leads to Digestive Issues**
*Narrator: Li Xiaoyi (female, 32, web programmer)*
My daughter is five years old this year. It's her first time in Beijing. My husband and I spent almost the whole holiday with her. We took her to the temple fair and bought her whatever she wanted, trying to make up for the holidays.
During the Spring Festival, we ate hot pot almost every day. When we went to the supermarket, we also bought a lot of potato chips and other snacks for her. But during the holiday, she suddenly complained of stomach pain and refused to eat hot pot anymore. Even drinking water made her feel nauseous. It was really worrying.
**Expert Insight**
**Regular Meal Times Are Essential**
*Yang Ling (Kindergarten Nutrition Teacher)*
This situation is caused by overeating and indigestion. Many parents overlook their child's dietary health during the holidays, leading to issues like gastroenteritis, diarrhea, or stomach cramps from eating too much greasy or cold food.
To help, give your child light meals like porridge, more vegetables, and fewer fatty foods. It's also important to maintain a regular eating schedule to support their digestion.
**"Tonic" Overload Causes Anorexia**
*Narrator: Li Huayang (male, 36, decoration company manager)*
My son is in sixth grade. He used to be very thin, like a bean sprout. As summer approached, he would be entering middle school, so we bought a lot of chicken, duck, fish, and turtle soup to "nourish" him during the New Year.
After the holiday, he didn't seem to gain weight, but he started refusing meals. He even vomited when he saw chicken or duck. Now, eating has become a chore, and he's getting thinner and thinner.
**Expert Insight**
**Nutrition Should Be Tailored to the Child**
*Wang Guilan (Dietitian)*
This is an anorexia condition caused by an unbalanced diet. Turtles, ginseng, and other supplements are only suitable for specific individuals. For children, they may not be the best choice. If forced, they can cause disgust and worsen the problem.
Instead, allow your child to try foods they enjoy. Gradually mix in disliked foods with others, or prepare them in fun shapes and colors to improve their appetite.
**Reminder**
**Post-Holiday Diet Should Be Light**
*Wang Yinglin (Chief Physician, Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital)*
Because of the unbalanced diet during the festival, focus on light and easy-to-digest foods after the holiday. Avoid heavy, fried, or spicy foods. Green leafy vegetables, beans, and fruits are excellent choices. They help clean the stomach and restore digestive health effectively.
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