With hundreds of thousands of Americans dying each year from obesity, type-2 diabetes, and a slew of chronic health conditions—all a direct result of food inequities, a broken food culture, and food marketing, and worsened by COVID-19, a significant shift in how we think about food and how we feed our kids must happen now if we want to change the trajectory of health for our kids.
Food Issues hosted by health journalist and healthcare copywriter Julie Revelant features interviews with authors, researchers, healthy food advocates, and thought leaders who want to educate, inspire, and empower organizations, parents, and local communities to create real, lasting change and ensure a healthier future for our kids. Through profound conversations that uncover the real issues affecting families coupled with easy, practical tips for parents, this podcast is the place to change our kids’ futures.
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With hundreds of thousands of Americans dying each year from obesity, type-2 diabetes, and a slew of chronic health conditions—all a direct result of food inequities, a broken food culture, and food marketing, and worsened by COVID-19, a significant shift in how we think about food and how we feed our kids must happen now if we want to change the trajectory of health for our kids.
Food Issues hosted by health journalist and healthcare copywriter Julie Revelant features interviews with authors, researchers, healthy food advocates, and thought leaders who want to educate, inspire, and empower organizations, parents, and local communities to create real, lasting change and ensure a healthier future for our kids. Through profound conversations that uncover the real issues affecting families coupled with easy, practical tips for parents, this podcast is the place to change our kids’ futures.
S8:E9: 14 Foods To Help Kids Poop w/ Jessica O’Connell MBA, RD, LD
Food Issues
39 minutes 42 seconds
2 years ago
S8:E9: 14 Foods To Help Kids Poop w/ Jessica O’Connell MBA, RD, LD
Today on the show we’re talking about kids’ constipation which affects approximately 30% of children in the U.S. Chances are, it’s something that has affected your kids at one point or another, and around the holidays when there’s a lot of cookies and sweets, it’s a common challenge for kids. The good news? There are natural remedies and several foods to help kids poop.
In this episode, I sat down with Jessica O’Connell MBA, RD, LD, a registered dietitian, owner of Jessica O'Connell Nutrition, and co-owner of The Constipation Gurus. Through diet and natural supplements, she counsels parents on helping their kids accept more foods that help with constipation. She’s also an expert in using osmotic laxatives to help kids return to normal life without the fear of accidents and belly pain.
Jessica and I talk about the common causes of constipation, why conventional ways to treat it may fall short, and natural fixes including a ton of foods to help kids poop. She also talks about pelvic floor therapy, probiotics, and her favorite recipe for poop chocolates (yes) that can ease constipation in kids.
Welcome
2:14 Let’s talk about your story!
4:41 What is the definition of constipation?
6:10 How common is kids’ constipation?
6:28 What are the reasons kids can suffer from it?
8:30 Can food intolerances lead to constipation?
8:49 For kids who have Celiac disease, how do parents go about getting a diagnosis?
12:16 How does trauma affect kids’ constipation?
13:35 How do parents go about trying to figure out the reason for constipation?
14:42 If it’s not identified or being treated, can constipation lead to other problems?
17:41 What are some conventional ways to treat it?
26:16 What are natural remedies for kids’ constipation?
29:28 What are the best foods to help kids poop?
36:24 Should kids take probiotics?
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Jessica mentions that research shows fruits such as kiwis and dates can help with kids’ constipation.
Learn more about Jessica and The Constipation Gurus on their website.
Sign up for their Poop Bootcamp.
Follow The Constipation Gurus on Instagram and Facebook.
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Food Issues
With hundreds of thousands of Americans dying each year from obesity, type-2 diabetes, and a slew of chronic health conditions—all a direct result of food inequities, a broken food culture, and food marketing, and worsened by COVID-19, a significant shift in how we think about food and how we feed our kids must happen now if we want to change the trajectory of health for our kids.
Food Issues hosted by health journalist and healthcare copywriter Julie Revelant features interviews with authors, researchers, healthy food advocates, and thought leaders who want to educate, inspire, and empower organizations, parents, and local communities to create real, lasting change and ensure a healthier future for our kids. Through profound conversations that uncover the real issues affecting families coupled with easy, practical tips for parents, this podcast is the place to change our kids’ futures.
