Comments on: A change in diet could be your cure for constipation

By: Mar

Mar — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:10:44 +0000

My daughter's debilitating constipation was caused by, of all things, apples! We put her on a salicylate, artificial color and flavor, and preservative free diet for ADHD and within 2 days, to our complete surprise, the constipation eased up. In less than a week it was gone. Completely gone. When we started adding back items, one at a time, she asked for apple juice (her absolute favorite) and within an hour the ADHD behavior kicked in and by the next afternoon the constipation was back. She was 6 when we discovered this, and had suffered for 5 years. She is now 42 and won't go near anything with apples. It's hard, because apples, apple juice and apple pectin is hidden in so many foods.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 06:05:41 +0000

One of my 4 1/2 yr old triplets continues to struggle with constipation ever since stopping breast feeding. We don't eat processed foods, I cook all meals very clean, push p fruits daily, 2 probiotics/day and I just cut out diary and we're still having issues. She won't eat the constipation candy. I've tried multiple flavors and times. I don't want to use miralax. She accidently poops 2-3 times a day but it is so little. Any more advice you have would be greatly appreciated.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:11:12 +0000

my youngest had a serious problem with constipation. We accidentally found the cure when we gave him skim milk for 2 days rather than whole milk. Problem solved never to come back again.

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 03:36:12 +0000

Both of my boys have had problems with constipation, my oldest even ended up at a pediatric G.I. We were told over and over it was normal and to use Miralax and other fiber supplements daily, but I couldn't accept giving him medicine daily at such a young age. We made the switch to whole grains, never realizing just how processed the "healthy" things you buy at the store were. The constipation got better, but still comes back at times. Now, after reading through your website, I understand why. I had such a hard time finding useful information when this all started, I am so glad I have found you. I will absolutely add your ideas to what I have been doing to feed my family even better. I loved your advise on reading labels; if it is an ingredient you don't add to food when you cook or can't pronounce it, don't buy it. Perhaps you could repost this subject on your Facebook page and help make others aware.

By: ASG

ASG — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:04:25 +0000

When my son was around an older infant/toddler he had a lot of problems with constipation. Even though he was still nursing, he would only eat bread and cheese. Other foods literally made him gag. His dr. prescribed miralax and it helped him until he gradually started eating fresh fruit (he's 8 years old and still hasn't found a veggie he likes even though he will try them from time to time). He hasn't been on any medication since he was a toddler and still doesn't "go" often, even though we've made the switch to real food. We just keep offering him a variety of things and hope he continues to gradually add to his list of acceptable foods. Our other son will eat almost anything and it amazes me the difference in their tastes!

By: jaci

jaci — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:07:40 +0000

My oldest has had constipation issues since birth...he had intestinal surgery at 2 days old to repair a blockage..the whole food diet has definetly makes difference ..we usex to give prunes in oatmeal daily and miralax almost daily we also give him a specially formulated vitamin & enzymes to help him break down fruits/veggies..meats and dairy..he takes it in a probiotic yogurt drink and since our whole foods switch we rarely havd to use prunes and almost never have to use miralax (recommended by his intestinal surgeon) ....its so nice to not have to worry about it!

By: Assistant to 100 Days (Jill)

Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:38:15 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Hi Jenny. Thanks for sharing this additional information. Jill

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:13:16 +0000

I recently read an article in the Huffington Post by a pediatric urologist, Dr. Hodges, where he describes chronic constipation as a growing national problem. A diet low in fiber was one of the reasons, as was a lack of physical activity, both of which I already knew. The reason that most surprised me was that a child who is constantly "holding it in" can have terrible constipation problems, even if they are pooping daily. I found the website for the book if you want to read more. http://itsnoaccident.net/
After reading the whole article I realized this is exactly what happened to my niece and she had major bowel problems until she was finally properly diagnosed and treated at age 9! So while diet is a part of the problem it is important to realize it might not be all of it. Chronic UTI's, chronic bedwetting, lots of "potty accidents" can all be the fault of this hidden kind of constipation. I had no idea!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:20:14 +0000

In reply to 100 Days of Real Food. I've recently discovered your blog and have been a junkie ever since. I can't stop reading. I've not gone totally no processed (I had root beer milk and sugarless gum, I didn't even think about the gum until it was already in my mouth) but in the last 3 days that I've been working on it I noticed more regularity. I love that you have so many recipes. I made whole wheat mac n cheese and loved it, this weekend I'm having my parents over for dinner of no processed food. I can't wait! Also, I sent my husband grocery shopping today for real food, he called more than once for some help but I'm glad he's willing to try. I'll just need to read more tips for when he's on the road. Thanks for the great reading material!

By: 100 Days of Real Food

100 Days of Real Food — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:03:52 +0000

In reply to Jenise. I believe that constipation is very much related to diet, and I personally do not buy avoiding bananas and other whole foods. Just take the 10-day pledge and see what happens...it's the only way to know for sure if it will help your son and get him off meds. The change in my daughter was very dramatic and happened within a couple days. Good luck!