DIET FOR CONSTIPATED CHILDREN
CONSTIPATED CHILDREN DIET PDF
| Take Regularly | Avoid / Restrict to Occasional Use |
|---|---|
| Plenty of water | Refined flour (bread, biscuits, pasta, noodles, pizza, cakes, naans, etc.) |
| Other fluids (fruit juices with snacks, buttermilk, soups with meals) | Cornflour-based gravies or soups |
| Green leafy vegetables (spinach, fenugreek) | Caffeine-containing food (tea, coffee, coffee-flavored toffees, ice cream, pastries) |
| Salads (cucumber, carrot, cabbage) | Cocoa-containing products (e.g., chocolate) |
| Other vegetables (cauliflower, okra, French beans, peas, onions) | Apple, pomegranate |
| Soft fruits (bananas, cantaloupe, papaya, soft pears) | Colas (e.g., Coca-Cola, Pepsi) |
| Sprouted grains | |
| Whole wheat flour (instead of refined flour) | |
| Dates, raisins, dried apricots (soaked in warm water) | |
| Oats cooked with water |
These are to be individually adjusted depending on any food allergies in every child
Other important points:
- Set aside 10-15 min of morning time for your child to pass stools before leaving for school; bowel movement can be encouraged by giving your child a cup of warm water with 1 tsp honey and some lemon juice.
- Make sure the toilet is comfortable for your child to use – adequate lighting and ventilation, clean smell, and appropriate seat size
- Giving a soft fruit like banana 1st thing in the morning, just after brushing teeth, may also help stimulate the bowels followed by a “tea” made with hot water, ginger and honey in the morning will help stimulate bowel movement