9 Tips for Adding Fiber to Kids' Diets

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  Choose whole grain breads, bagels, and tortillas as opposed to the white variety.
  
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  Pick cereals that list whole wheat or oats at the top of the ingredients list and contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
  
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  Offer whole grain waffles or pancakes. They're higher in fiber. You can buy them frozen or make your own using a whole grain or buckwheat mix.
  
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  Go for fiber-filled brown or wild rice instead of white rice, and mix in some veggies or beans.
  
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  For a fiber-rich dinner, serve whole wheat pasta or quinoa, and toss some veggies into the sauce.
  
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  Always choose whole fruit over canned fruit. Canned fruit is usually peeled, has less fiber, and might contain added sugar.
  
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  Top ice cream, frozen yogurt, or regular yogurt with whole grain cereal, berries, or almonds.
  
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  When serving fruits like apples or pears, leave the skin on. That’s where the fiber is.
  
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  Instead of french fries, make your own oven-baked potato wedges with the skins. This picky eater recipe for Spicy Sweet Potato Fries is great as a side dish.
  
  
  

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