Everyone should be able shine brightly in their lives. Did you know that the diet you eat can make a big difference in your teeth’ health?
Your family should eat healthier foods. Here are some tips to improve your family’s oral health.
Discover the best foods for your family
You can browse USDA’s SelectMyPlate.gov website for healthy meal planning tips. This site will provide recommendations for your kids based on how active you are.
Participate with your children during the decision-making process.
Avoid Vending Machines
Do we all find ourselves guilty of eating sugary snacks during breaks and snacking at work? Are your children familiarized with vending machines at school? Do you realize the negative effects that sugary snacks and candy can have upon your smiles when they are sold at school?
Tooth decay, a chronic childhood illness, is the most common. You can prevent it with simple planning.
You can pack healthy snacks such as vegetable sticks and sliced fruit to help prevent sugary snacking from your family. It’s easy and quick to make this happen. You can pack healthy snacks in single-serve plastic containers for your children so they can grab them quickly and get on their way.
Plan Healthier Drink Choices
Tooth decay can also occur from sugary drinks or sweetened beverages. Sugary drinks, sweetened sodas, and coffee can all cause tooth decay.
Planning is your friend. Try flavored water, instead of soda. It can be just like satisfying. You can also share a fun, colorful and reusable water container that you have made with your child.
Slice up some oranges, watermelon, or any other fresh fruit and place it in a sealed bottle. To top it off, add ice. Next, add water. Allow the mixture to cool before enjoying.
Plan Using Teeth-Healthy Choices
Plan meals that contain calcium-rich foods, such as salmon, dark green leafy vegetables, to promote healthy teeth and bones. A low-fat or fat-free lunch might be more convenient. You could also opt for yogurt, low fat milk, cheese or almonds.
We get that you have many responsibilities and are busy. You can still ensure healthy food for your children with some planning.
Your children deserve a bright future.