Q My child barely eats rice but happily eats snacks and ice cream. Could this be a cause too?
A Yes, frequent sugary or stimulating snacks can cause blood sugar to spike and drop quickly, often leaving a child not hungry at actual mealtimes. Simply adjusting the type and timing of snacks can noticeably improve appetite.
Detailed Answer
Sweet snacks and processed foods create fullness with small amounts while spiking blood sugar quickly, making it hard for a child to feel hungry by mealtime. Getting used to such strong flavors can also make the milder taste of rice and side dishes feel relatively bland, leading to refusal.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine views frequent stimulating snacks as disrupting digestive energy and tiring the stomach more easily. Reducing snacks along with gently restoring digestive rhythm can help the child naturally feel hunger again.
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