APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Dietary Fiber for Children, Why and How? Irregular bowel habits of children are a rising concern among parents. And unless a child suffers from an illness or infection, not many parents take gut (digestive system) health seriously. It plays an important role in the overall wellbeing of a child. One of the major reasons for poor gut health is a development of unhealthy eating practices among children, resulting in inadequate consumption of nutrients, including fibre. Everyone knows that fibre is good for us but many do not know why? (doi: 10.1186/s12937-017-0272-3.) So What is Fiber ? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate  that the body does not digest (break down). Fiber can be soluble or insoluble: Soluble fibre  is found in foods like fruit, oats, barley and beans Insoluble fibre  adds bulk to the stool and promotes regular bowel movement. It is found in foods like whole grains, lentils, wheat bran, vegetables and nuts.  Both kinds of fiber are essential in a heal...