#413: Is Low Fiber Causing Your Child's Constipation? with Will Bulsiewicz, MD
About this episode
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz discusses the importance of fiber in children's diets and its impact on gut health.
Your child's gut is connected to their mood, their immune system, and even their skin. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins Steph to break down the fiber gap that affects 97% of kids and the simple foods that can shift everything. In this episode, Steph sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, award-winning gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and Plant Powered Plus. Together they unpack the science of the pediatric microbiome, including how it is built, what disrupts it, and why fiber is the most underrated nutrient in your child's diet. You will learn how to spot the signs of poor gut health in your kids, what different types of gas and stool actually mean, and which simple whole foods can make a real difference starting today. Topics Covered In This Episode: How Dr. Will Thinks About Feeding His Own Family Signs Your Child's Gut Needs Attention The Bristol Stool Scale: A Tool Every Parent Should Know What Healthy Digestion Actually Looks Like in Kids Constipation Symptoms Parents Commonly Miss Kiwi Fruit and Constipation: What the Research Shows Green vs Gold Kiwi: Does It Matter? What Your Child's Gas Is Actually Telling You Fiber vs…
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