A Spoon of Dry-Fruit Powder in Milk for Older Children
Almond, walnut and dates powder, a teaspoon in milk for older children. No nuts for young children or nut allergy.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A small spoon, for older children only
A powder of almond, walnut and dates is a popular home addition to milk for school-age children. It adds some healthy fat, fibre and natural sweetness, but a teaspoon provides only a little, and it is not a tonic for memory, growth or immunity.
Use only for older children who have eaten nuts safely before. Grind the nuts fine to a powder so there is no choking risk, and use one level teaspoon a day. Never give whole or coarse nuts to young children, and skip it with any nut allergy, and ask your paediatrician if allergies run in the family.
Ingredients
- 5 almonds
- 2 walnut halves
- 2 seedless dates
How to prepare
- Grind the almonds and walnuts to a fine powder.
- Chop the dates fine and mix in.
How to use
- Stir one level teaspoon into a glass of warm milk.
- Store the rest in a dry jar for up to a week.
Helpful habits
- Make small batches, since nut powders turn rancid.
- Grind finely for safety.
Precautions
- Only for older children who have eaten nuts safely.
- Never give whole or coarse nuts to young children, and skip with any nut allergy.
- Food, not a tonic for memory or growth.
Frequently asked questions
From what age?
- Only for older children, as your paediatrician advises.
Can it boost memory?
- There is no proof. It is a nutritious addition only.
Can I use sugar?
- No need; dates sweeten it.
