Kids enjoy snacking between meals, but chances are they’re not snacking with the health of their teeth in mind. Offer them foods that will protect their new teeth. Adult teeth take years to fully harden, so children are particularly susceptible to acid erosion. Here’s a snack for every day of the week that won’t harm the soft, porous enamel on their emerging teeth.
SUNDAY - Cheese, Please
Cheeses, especially cheddar and Swiss, are a smart snack idea for children. They help neutralize acids and increase the flow of saliva, which can help wash food particles away from their teeth.
MONDAY - Peas in a Snap
Sweet, crispy, and crunchy veggies like snap peas, are low in acidity. Plus, they naturally clean your child’s teeth and gums by scraping away plaque that builds up between meals or that might be missed when brushing.
TUESDAY - Ants on a Stick
Unsweetened peanut butter is not only a great source of protein, it’s also a naturally low-acidic and all-natural snack. Pair it with raisins and celery for an easy, on-the-go treat.
WEDNESDAY - Happy Hummus
Chickpeas are a great source of calcium, which helps keep teeth strong. Combine hummus with some yummy carrot sticks for an even healthier snack, since carrots are packed with Vitamin A.
THURSDAY - Berry Good Yogurt
Yogurt is a healthier snack option than ice cream. And, it’s even more fun with some colour thrown in. Try adding berries to brighten it up. Berries are highly acidic, but the yogurt will neutralize their acids.
FRIDAY - Fruity Friday
Citrus fruits and juices are a kid favourite, but they’re also highly acidic. To protect their teeth from acids, pair fruit with less acidic foods like cheese or yogurt and give them a fun, colourful straw to drink their juice through.
SATURDAY - Smoothie Saturday
Kids love delicious smoothies. They’re sweet, colourful and fun to drink. However, berries, which are highly acidic, can be tough on teeth. To help offset the acids, add milk. And of course, don’t forget a straw.
Cheeses, especially cheddar and Swiss, are a smart snack idea for children. They help neutralize acids and increase the flow of saliva, which can help wash food particles away from their teeth.
MONDAY - Peas in a Snap
Sweet, crispy, and crunchy veggies like snap peas, are low in acidity. Plus, they naturally clean your child’s teeth and gums by scraping away plaque that builds up between meals or that might be missed when brushing.
TUESDAY - Ants on a Stick
Unsweetened peanut butter is not only a great source of protein, it’s also a naturally low-acidic and all-natural snack. Pair it with raisins and celery for an easy, on-the-go treat.
WEDNESDAY - Happy Hummus
Chickpeas are a great source of calcium, which helps keep teeth strong. Combine hummus with some yummy carrot sticks for an even healthier snack—carrots are packed with Vitamin A.
THURSDAY - Berry Good Yogurt
Yogurt is a healthier snack option than ice cream. And, it’s even more fun with some colour thrown in. Try adding berries to brighten it up. Berries are highly acidic, but the yogurt will neutralize their acids.
FRIDAY - Fruity Friday
Citrus fruits and juices are a kid favourite, but they’re also highly acidic. To protect their teeth from acids, pair fruit with less acidic foods like cheese or yogurt and give them a fun, colourful straw to drink their juice through.
SATURDAY - Smoothie Saturday
Kids love delicious smoothies. They’re sweet, colourful and fun to drink. However, berries, which are highly acidic, can be tough on teeth. To help offset the acids, add milk. And of course, don’t forget a straw.
