"Vitamin C Rich fruits should be avoided when the child has cold or fever" - A False Myth

                Fruits rich in Vitamin C like Guava, Papaya, Kiwi, Strawberry, Orange, sweet lime and lemon are commonly believed  to be the main cause for cold and fever in Children. I have personally encountered few people who had stopped me from giving those fruits when my son is having cold or fever. Even few doctors used to advise to avoid those fruits during fever or cold. I would strongly say that this is a false myth that's still prevailing among our generation.

             Apart from the studies and researches, in general the fruits that have bright colors are said to have high anti-oxidants that prevent the body from infection and also helps in developing the immune system. Vitamin C rich fruits are crucial for the child's development because it helps in curing the cuts and wounds they encounter while playing.

            So its obvious that anti-oxidants are essential to fight the anti bodies like virus, bacteria, etc., that has caused fever and cold in the child's body. So it is always good to add some constant amount of Vitamin C rich food daily to the child's Diet.

Note : Citric fruits like lemon, orange should be given only after your child's first birthday since it may cause digestion problem, if given before that. However other fruits like kiwi, guava, papaya which are also rich in Vitamin C can be given after 8 Months.

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