fruit and children

Question
hello! i was wondering if too much fruit is unhealthy for young children. my wife and i disagree on the amount of fruit our little girls eat.  she says too much fruit will give them diarrhea and i say as long as they drink plenty of water and other foods they'll be okay. what do you think?

Answer
Art, I'm not a nutritionist or a doctor, so PLEASE consult one before taking my advice - especially when it comes to children.

I've never heard of too much fruit giving you diarrhea. Then again, too much of ANYTHING can be bad for you. I know bananas and prunes are good stool softeners, but unless you go overboard, I can't see it being a problem.

If your kids love fruit, give them fruit! That's a whole lot better than candy, cookies, or other junk that kids want to eat now days. Personally, I try to eat as much fruit as I can (one or two bananas, oranges, and apples a day if I can).


See my web site for lots of information on proper nutrition and exercise. Download my FREE eBook, "Rick's 18 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss."

Richard Rost
http://www.RicksWeightLoss.com

P.S. As a disclaimer, I'm not a doctor or health professional. Please seek the advice of your doctor before implementing any of my recommendations.  

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