Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies Giveaway

Fiber is essential to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Children are no exception. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends at least 19 grams of fiber for children 2-3 years old. As our children get older, their recommended daily fiber intake increases. We do not always make the right food choices and often, unknowingly, fall below the recommended daily fiber intake. Thankfully, Pedia-Lax has created Fiber Gummies – a kid-friendly, sugar-free, calorie-free, gluten-free, natural fiber supplement for children ages 2-11. You may read my review here. Enter below for your chance to win!

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One lucky Review Retreat reader will win a bottle of Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies!

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Details:
Giveaway begins on July 13, 2010 and ends on July 26, 2010 at 11:59 cst. Winner will be chosen using Random.org. Giveaway open to US Only.

*Disclaimer: A sample of PediaLax Fiber Gummies was provided to me in exchange  for my honest review. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies Review and Giveaway

We all need fiber in our diets and children are no exception. Foods rich in fiber are filling,  therefore high fiber foods discourage overeating. Fiber also helps to pass food through the digestive system and may protect against stomach and colon cancer as well as prevent constipation. Fiber also helps to lower LDL cholesterol, or in a child’s sake, help prevent high cholesterol as well as preventing diabetes and heart disease.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 19 grams of fiber for  2-3 year olds, 25 grams of fiber for 4-8 year olds and 26-31grams for 9-11 year olds.  As parents, we understand the importance of a high fiber diet, but you won’t hear your child begging for more fiber. Your child may eat fiber-rich foods, but he or she may not be consuming enough fiber. I know my son loves beans, but it can still be difficult to meet the daily recommended intake. 

Pedia- Lax Fiber Gummies are a great-tasting way to supplement your child’s daily fiber intake when fruits and veggies aren’t enough. Your child can get the same fiber in just 3 gummies as they would in 1/2 cup of broccoli. Besides being packed full of fiber, these gummies are gluten-free, sugar-free, calorie-free and are made with all natural fruit flavors.

These fiber gummies are kid-friendly penguin-shaped and easy to chew. I had no problems getting my two-year old to take Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies. In fact, he loved them so much he kept asking for more. Of course, mom had to try one as well. They taste just like fruit gummies- there is no medicine taste and no after taste. They did a wonderful job of regulating my sons bowel movements without making them runny. In addition, I feel confident giving Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies to my son because they are not medicine, not a laxative, just wholesome, healthy fiber. PediaLax Fiber Gummies are dentist approved and now, mom approved!

Cost

$7.99 for a 60 count bottle.

Where to Buy

Available in mass market retailers, drug stores and supermarkets nationwide. Find a local retail store.

GIVEAWAY

Win It

One lucky Review Retreat reader will win a bottle of Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies!

How To Enter (required):

Visit Pedia-Lax and tell me another product you would like to try, or something new you learned.

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• Follow Review Retreat publicly via Google Friend Connect. +1
• Follow me on Twitter. +1
• Tell me which high fiber recipe you would be willing to try. +1
• Like PediaLax on Facebook. +2
• Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this post. Comment with the post link.  +5
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• Tweet the following (up to 3x daily, include tweet link and do not tweet simultaneously) +1 each tweet

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Details:
Giveaway begins on June 13, 2010 and ends on June 23, 2010 at 11:59 cst. Winner will be chosen using Random.org. Giveaway open to US Only. Click here to view the complete giveaway rules/guidelines.

*Disclaimer: A sample of PediaLax Fiber Gummies was provided to me in exchange  for my honest review. The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review or host a giveaway.

Keep Kids Moving Sweepstakes

Now through July 15, 2010, visit Fiber Gummies  to enter the Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies “Keep Kids Moving” sweepstakes for a chance to win one of eight prize packages, including an outdoor play set, Nintendo Wii’s and other great games/activities!

Cure Constipation- My Dirty Little Secret

Many people find it difficult to consume the daily recommended amount of fiber, which is 20-35g. In fact, most Americans only consume about 12-15 grams a day. I will be the first to admit, on most days I don't even come close to getting the recommended daily amount of fiber. I would take fiber tabs and powdered fiber drink mixes to compensate. But no matter what I tried, I was always constipated! It got the the point, where I would only have a bowel movement once a month, sometimes every other month.

I'm full of crap, literally! I don't want to get into too much detail as I know you don't want to hear specifically about my own bowel movements. Let me just say, I went to the doctor and was sent for a cat scan to find out why I was so stopped up. Luckily, there was no blockage, however, I was diagnosed with chronic constipation. My doctor wrote a prescription for MiraLax. This is before it was available over the counter or without a prescription. I tried this in combination with 2 (yes 2, one right after the other) saline laxatives. I hurried over to the toilet and was ready to lose 5 pounds. But, nothing happened. Over the course of several weeks, I had received numerous prescription laxatives in the form of pills, syrups, and powders. None of them helped!

Then one day, on my favorite forum, someone recommended flax seed oil. I had never heard of this stuff, but I was willing to try anything. Skeptical, I went to my grocery store and picked up a bottle of Flax Seed Oil. I took a tablespoon full and later that night I felt the urge to "go". Let's just say I was successful. The brand I used was Barlean's but I have used other brands. They all taste about the same-A nutty sweet taste. I couldn't believe flax seed oil actually worked unlike the prescriptions I had been taking.

To Help With Constipation:

Take 1-2 Tablespoons of Flax Seed Oil by mouth daily or as needed.

May also be added to your salad dressings, mixed with yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal or used in blended beverages & protein drinks.

Tastes great in smoothies!

Flax Seed Oil Promotes:

Heart Health
Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Joint Mobility & Bone Density
Energy & Endurance
Healthy Blood Glucose
Skin, Hair & Nail Health