[๐ฅ Must-Try!] Easy Wednesday Meal Plan for Middle Schoolers with Crohn's – Gentle and Nutritious!
๐ Hello, parents. I understand how challenging it can be to prepare meals for a child with Crohn's disease. ๐
It can be frustrating when your child struggles to eat or feels uncomfortable after a meal, right?
That's why I’ve put together a Wednesday meal plan that’s easy to digest and packed with nutrition.
Let’s help your child enjoy their meals while keeping their tummy happy and healthy. ๐
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๐ณ Breakfast: Egg Porridge + Boiled Potato
๐ Soft and easy-to-digest high-protein breakfast
✅ Ingredients
- Egg – 1 → High in protein, easy to digest
- Rice – 1/2 cup → Good source of carbohydrates, easy on the stomach
- Water – 2 cups
- Boiled potato – 1 → Rich in vitamin C and potassium, helps with digestion
- Salt – a pinch
⏱️ Cooking Time
⏱️ Total cooking time: About 15 minutes
๐ฅ Heat Level
- Cooking the porridge → Medium-low heat
- Adding the egg → Low heat
๐ฅฃ Instructions
- Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes.
- In a pot, add water and soaked rice. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Beat the egg and slowly pour it into the pot while stirring over low heat.
- Season with salt and serve with the boiled potato.
❄️ Storage Tips
- Best consumed immediately.
- If storing, keep in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
๐ฒ Lunch: Clear Cod Soup + White Rice + Steamed Broccoli
๐ Light and refreshing soup that’s easy on the stomach
✅ Ingredients
- Cod fillet – 150g → Low fat, high protein
- Radish – 100g → Aids digestion and enhances soup flavor
- Green onion – 1/2 piece → Rich in vitamin C, anti-inflammatory
- Kelp broth – 500ml
- White rice – 1 bowl
- Broccoli – 100g → High in fiber and vitamin C
- Soy sauce – 1 tsp
- Minced garlic – 1 tsp
- Salt – a pinch
⏱️ Cooking Time
⏱️ Total cooking time: About 20 minutes
๐ฅ Heat Level
- Cooking the soup → Medium heat
๐ฅฃ Instructions
- Slice the radish thinly and cut the green onion diagonally.
- Boil the kelp broth and add the radish. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the cod fillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, garlic, and green onion.
- Season with salt to taste and serve with white rice and steamed broccoli.
❄️ Storage Tips
- Best consumed immediately.
- If storing, keep in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
๐ฅ Dinner: Steamed Soft Tofu and Egg + White Rice + Seasoned Bean Sprouts
๐ Soft, high-protein, and easy-to-digest dinner
✅ Ingredients
- Soft tofu – 150g → Rich in plant-based protein
- Egg – 1 → High in protein
- Salt – a pinch
- Water – 100ml
- Bean sprouts – 100g → High in fiber and vitamin C
- Sesame oil – 1 tsp
⏱️ Cooking Time
⏱️ Total cooking time: About 15 minutes
๐ฅ Heat Level
- Cooking the egg mixture → Low heat
๐ฅฃ Instructions
- Mash the soft tofu and mix with egg, water, and salt.
- Steam the mixture over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Season the bean sprouts with sesame oil and salt.
❄️ Storage Tips
- Best consumed immediately.
- Bean sprouts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
๐ฅ Snack: 1 Pack of Soy Milk
๐ Plant-based protein source that's easy on the stomach
- Soy milk – 1 pack → Rich in plant-based protein
❤️ Message for Parents
"Dear parents, don't try to be perfect.
If your child takes even one bite and enjoys it, that's already a success. ๐"
๐ Did your child enjoy this recipe? Your experience would be a big help to other parents!
๐ If this recipe worked for your child, please share it with other parents – it might be a game-changer for them too!
๐ Do you have any tips or questions? Feel free to share them – let's create even better meals together!
✅ Why This Meal Plan Works
✔️ Easy on digestion → Gentle ingredients and simple cooking methods
✔️ Nutritionally balanced → High protein, fiber, and vitamins
✔️ Kid-friendly → Mild flavors and soft textures