EATING A FIBER-RICH DIET CAN HELP WITH WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, DISEASE PREVENTION, AND OVERALL GUT HEALTH.
FIBER SLOWS THE BODY’S DIGESTION OF MEALS HELPING TO MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR AND PROVIDE SATIETY. IT ALSO ADDS BULK TO STOOL AND PROVIDES FUEL FOR OUR GOOD GUT BACTERIA, MAKING FOR A HAPPY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
FOR KIDS WITH DIGESTIVE ISSUES LIKE CONSTIPATION, MAXIMIZING FIBER INTAKE IS ALWAYS ONE OF MY FIRST RECOMMENDATIONS.
SO LET’S TALK ABOUT HOW TO DO THAT!
ONE WAY IS BY INCLUDING WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGGIES AT SNACKTIME VS. FIBER-POOR FOODS AND BEVERAGES LIKE FRUIT JUICE, GUMMY SNACKS, OR REFINED PUFFS AND CRACKERS.
A FAVORITE NUTRIENT-RICH SNACKS IS FRUIT LEATHER. BECAUSE YOU USE THE WHOLE FRUIT TO MAKE IT, THIS SNACK RETAINS ALL THAT GOOD BELLY-FILLING FIBER.
ESPECIALLY USING STRAWBERRIES FOR THE VITAMIN C BOOST!
