Hi Reader,

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I feel like as a dietitian I’ve been shouting about fiber from the mountaintops for the past 10 years, so I’m just a tad bit bitter that it’s just getting its time in the spotlight now. But, better late than never and all that jazz. 🤪

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Even if your kid is having regular bowel movements, they still may need some more fiber in their diet.

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A GREAT goal is to serve a fruit or veggie 3 times a day, and whole grains, nuts, or beans, at least once a day.

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If you’re already getting that in, you get a gold medal! 🏅

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For us, being 100% realistic with kinda picky kids and busy weekdays, that usually looks like whole grain cereal at breakfast (yes this counts!) or a smoothie, a fruit-packed with lunch and sometimes nuts/nut butter, and then brown rice, a veggie or another fruit at dinner. I try to hit 2 servings at dinner when possible – like Goodles pasta and broccoli, or roasted potatoes and berries.

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If I’m lucky I might squeeze in another fruit serving with an after-school snack!

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If you need ideas of how to squeeze more fiber in, reply to this email and let me know! I'm always happy to help with your fiber questions, and can include Fiber FAQs in a future newsletter.
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Everything You Need to Know About Fiber
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​ON THE BLOG

The Best Fiber Supplements for Kids

Let’s talk about fiber! Check out these suggestions for adding more fiber to your kid’s diet. And if they’re struggling to get enough, I included my favorite supplements to help bridge the gap.

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High Fiber Foods for Toddlers

The best high fiber foods for toddlers! I’ll touch on fiber requirements, how to increase fiber in your child’s diet, plus I’ll share my favorite high fiber snack and meal ideas for kids.

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Common Causes of Constipation

In this blog post, we talk about poo. Actually, the lack of poo. And the reasons why sometimes, our kids can poo with vigor and an impressive lack of insecurity (“Mamaaa!! Wipe!!”) and other times, it’s the hardest thing in the world. (Pun very much intended.)

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ON THE PODCAST

Constipation: Foods to Help Kids Poop

Did you know I used to host a podcast? There’s a ton of helpful topics covered there!

On this episode we cover:

• Signs of constipation and how that affects your little one’s appetite
• What foods can be constipating
• Non-food causes of constipation
• How to improve constipation: which foods help kids poop
• Non-food remedies for constipation

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Holiday Shopping Finds

As we’re gearing up for the holidays, I wanted to share some fun Advent calendar finds – including one for mom and dad! Check them out below.

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If you’re looking to treat yourself, snag this caffeine-packed advent calendar to fuel you through the holiday season!

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Have a wonderful week,

P.S. Have you spotted any gifts you’re excited to purchase for the holiday season? For kids, spouses, friends, teachers, or even yourself?! I’d LOVE to hear all of your ideas! We’re working on a really fun online catalog and want to include your finds!

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