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What Are The High Fiber Foods Should Be Added To Your Toddler’s Diet?

Alan — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:22:06 +0000

It is very easy for a toddler to get constipated. This common disorder is popular among toddlers who consume lots of milk, and dairy products while leaving out fruits and high fiber foods. Constipation is generally described as the infrequent passage of stools (bowel movements) or the passage of hard stools. Any definition of constipation depends on how often the toddler normally passes stools and the normal consistency of his or her stools.

How should we help our toddlers to relieve constipation? One of the solutions is to add more fiber foods to your toddler’s diet. Here are some of the high fiber foods recommended for your toddler.

Apples – Apples are rich in vitamin C and consists of about 5g of fiber for an unpeeled whole apple. Bear in mind that do not peel the apple for your toddler as this will cause it loses about half of its fiber.

Whole Grain Cereal – Whole grain cereal would be a great choice as a breakfast cereal for your toddler. In this case, you should choose whole grain cereal that is calcium fortified and has added fiber.

Vegetables – Most vegetables are good sources of fiber. Vegetables like cooked carrots, corn, peas, baked potatoes are high in fiber and are good in helping constipation relief.

Oatmeal – Oatmeal is a high fiber food that is good for your toddler. In this case, you should make some oatmeal foods and snacks such as oatmeal cookies and oatmeal bars for them.

In conclusion, you should try to make a good habit for your toddler to take more high fiber foods instead of high fat foods. This will prevent he/she from suffering obesity problem when he/she grows up.

The Health Benefits of Cerelac

Alan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:01:13 +0000

Cerelac is a baby food developed and manufactured by Nestle. This cereal is recommended when you are looking for the first solid food for your baby. It comes in the form of powder and is very easy to prepare. You can just put some amount of Cerelac (powder) according to the quantity and mix it well with warm water and feed it to your baby.

The Cerelac comes in 3 different stages and it also comes in many different flavors. It has all the goodness of rice, honey and fruits. It is easy to digest for babies and also contains all the necessary minerals and vitamins, which a baby needs. The taste of this food is also good and it is slightly sweet which most of the babies love to eat.

The Celerac now has DHA and Prebio 1 that is essential for your baby’s brain development. Additionally, Cerelac also contains fiber which helps to reduce your baby’s constipation problem.

Cerelac is very easy to find in groceries and drugstores. It is very affordable and a 120 gram pack can last for about 4-5 days depending on how often you feed your baby. It can be carried anywhere you go, may be while travelling or while going anywhere outside.

Introduce Prune Juice To Your Toddler

Alan — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:44:57 +0000

Is constipation is an issue for your toddler? In this case, your toddler’s pediatrician may suggest you to feed your toddler with high fiber veggies and fruits and make sure that he/she is drinking enough water. Alternatively, your toddler’s pediatrician may also suggest prune juice to treat your toddler’s constipation.

Prune Juice is one of the best-known constipation home remedies. Prune juice promotes regular bowel movements by the use of simple sugars which help draw fluids into the intestine. These fluids help soften your toddler’s stool and allow for healthy bowels.

Prunes consist of a water-soluble laxative principle. It is also a good source of iron and other factors useful in hemoglobin rebuilding during anaemia. Prune juice is therefore of distinct value in cases of low vitality and all disorders arising from constipation. Prunes are also a rich source of antioxidants, and are actually ranked as one of the highest fruits in antioxidant levels. It is also an excellent remedy for a sore throat taken either plain or mixed with a little honey.

Prune juice has been used for many years to treat constipation. There has been no evidence suggesting that prune juice damages the colon. This is why it is so highly recommended. If your toddler is suffering from constipation, feed him/her an ounce or two of prune juice twice a day.