Q Are there foods that are good or bad to feed a child with growing pains?
A Feed plenty of calcium- and magnesium-rich foods that nourish bones and muscles, and cut back on instant foods and carbonated drinks.
Detailed Answer
For a child with growing pains, it's good to provide plenty of calcium (dairy, tofu, fish eaten with bones) to support bone growth and magnesium (nuts, bananas, dark leafy greens) to aid muscle recovery. The phosphates in carbonated drinks and instant foods interfere with calcium absorption, so reduce them as much as possible.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, black foods that tonify the kidney (black sesame, black rice, black beans) and bone-strengthening broths from beef bones and knuckles are also considered helpful. However, if the child's digestion is weak, fatty foods should be moderated appropriately. When food alone has its limits, supplementing the deficiency with herbal medicine is an effective approach.
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