Plan a Tooth-Healthy Diet for Your Kids
February 14, 2015
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Going crazy trying to find foods that your kids will love? We’re here to help! You don’t have to lose your mind attempting to persuade them into a tooth-healthy diet. The first step toward beautiful, strong teeth is daily nutrition and low-sugar snacks. Get started with the list below!
Nutritional Foods Kids Will Love
- Sparkling water – If your kids are struggling to limit fruit juice, soda, or other sugary drinks, try introducing them to something else exciting but less sugary, like naturally-flavored seltzer water. They’ll appreciate the bubbles and the gentle flavoring, and won’t even miss all the sugar.
- Cheese – Studies show that cheese can actually help prevent cavities by strengthening enamel with its calcium and phosphorous content. Plus, it’s a simple and great snack!
- Salted nuts or seeds – Nuts and seeds are both nutritional and tasty, and easy for your kids to take on-the-go. They’re great for your teeth, as they contain phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc and calcium.
- Yogurt – By neutralizing the acids present in the mouth after eating sugary or starchy foods, yogurt can help balance your mouth’s pH.
- Bite-sized raw vegetables – Pick vegetables that taste good and are easy to eat, with some fun crunch to boot (like carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, and celery).
- Non-citrus fruit – Citrus fruit can be so acidic that it wears away dental enamel, ultimately weakening teeth. Offer your kids apples, grapes, bananas, etc. – but limit oranges and grapefruit.
- Chocolate – That’s right, there’s actually some candy on this list! Chocolate is the best of the candy options for your teeth – it has antibacterial properties that could help combat plaque, plus dark chocolate contains antioxidants.
Looking for some more tips? Just get in touch with our office for more information.