What your doctor may not have told you about fiber:




Fiber is a plant substance that our bodies are not able to absorb. It can be considered bulk and it is critical to the systems of the body.  There are two types of fiber one is soluble and one is insoluble. The soluble fiber comes from some fruits and vegetables. When fiber is in the body enzymes mix with the water in your child’s body and creates a gel. This gel then begins to control your son’s blood sugar.

You might have thought fiber is only good for one thing. However, fiber is actually critical for the healthy development of teeth as well as the body. Worried you have to feed your son a bran muffin to get the right amount of fiber? Don’t fret says Dr. Fuller, “there are lot’s of fruits and vegetables that have fiber in them as well as grains.

When fiber is ingested it will allow your child to feel full longer, but these types of foods tend to also be lower in sugar. Fiber according to the, American dental association helps, “to balance the sugars in the body and the amount of sugar left on the teeth.” The less sugar on the teeth the less fuel that bacteria have to attack the enamel.

Fiber increases saliva production.  Saliva production is important to wash away substances from the teeth. The higher amount of saliva in the mouth, the more likely you are to have less cavities because food will not stay stuck on the teeth as long. Saliva production helps to wash food that get’s stuck away from the surface of the teeth. 

Next, time you pack a picnic lunch or pack your child’s lunch for school don’t forget the fiber packed food.

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