Foods that Can Cause Constipation in Children

We know our kids need to eat lots of fruit, etc. to keep their bottoms happy, but there are also things that might be causing constipation that could be removed from a child's diet should there be problems. Here are some of the biggest causes of constipation:

-- Processed foods! Anything with white flour, white rice, sugar (white and brown) and all pre-processed foods. In these processed foods, which make up most of a typical child's diet in the US, the fiber content has been stripped away (even in fruit snacks!).

-- Foods high in hydrogenated and animal fats. This includes cheese, ice cream, fatty meats, milk and snacks like chips and pizza. Again, these constitute a big portion of a typical child's diet.

-- High sugar drinks such as soda and fruit juice. The fiber in fruit juice gets removed during the processing.

Changing a child's diet is a big job, but it's also so much fun! I started with switching to soy milk (yes, I've done all the research on this topic) and going organic whenever possible. Then I took it one step at a time switching out and changing one item at a time. For example, I do not use white refined sugar. I now use organic sugars that retain the fiber. Make sure your kids get plenty of water too!

Going back to raw foods (unprocessed foods) is a gift to your child in so many ways. They are healthier, more resistant to getting sick, better able to function and think, and it helps in the bathroom too!

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