Saturday 6 February 2016

After School Snacks That Are Healthy for Teeth

There is so much emphasis on oral health in children throughout the United Kingdom lately, that I thought I would take this opportunity to share some healthy after school snacks you can rely on that are tooth friendly.

The number of children being admitted to hospital within the UK each year is reaching serious levels and this has been a concern for dental professionals for some time now. In most instances it is down to parents not understanding what foods their children should and should not be eating, allowing children foods which promote dental decay. As you can imagine, this has put a strain on the NHS and has forced certain hospitals to extend their operating hours as a result.


Fruit and cheese sticks

When it comes to eating a healthy diet, you want to make it fun for the children, make them want to eat it. This is why fruit and cheese on sticks is such a great delight. You can make it like a kebab, a piece of their favourite cheese and then a piece of fruit, work your way up the stick.

The cheese is rich in calcium, which is important to promote healthy teeth and bones. When choosing the fruit, stick to crunchy fruits that will promote saliva production and stay away from acidic fruits, as acid causes tooth decay.

Berry and yoghurt

Yoghurt is also very rich in calcium to promote healthy teeth and bones, it is also a probiotic, it fights bad breath and it helps reduce the risk of gum disease. Mix this with some great berries to give your child all the vitamins and minerals they need and you have given them a healthy after school snack that is guaranteed to put a smile on their faces without the risk of tooth decay.

Remember some berries have high acidity levels. In the event you use these berries combine this meal with a glass of water to rinse the mouth and reduce the risk of the acid sticking to the teeth.

Vegetable Chips

Vegetable chips are a healthy and crunchy after school snack that is brimming with vitamins and minerals. Slice vegetables into thin strips and then place in oven to dry. This creates a crunchy snack that is not only healthy, but also increases saliva production to promote good oral health moving forward.

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13 comments:

  1. Dr Tariq Drabu, Thanks for sharing this valuable article.

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  2. Dr Tariq Drabu, keep sharing such easy home remedies with us. thankyou

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  3. Dr Tariq I like the idea of Vegitable chipes, Berry and yoghurt and fruit also. But, In place of Cheese sticks can we take something else rich in calcium? Dr Tariq please do reply.

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  4. Very grateful to Dr Tariq Drabu, I have came to know that Berry and yoghurt, Vegetable Chips and Fruit and cheese sticks have these advantages also. thanks for sharing such good tip

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  5. I also comes to know the good side of Cheese Sticks. I always thought that cheese gives us only fat. but, thanks Dr Tariq Drabu

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  6. these are really easy home remedies. very informative post shared by Dr Tariq Drabu.

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  7. These food items which Dr Tariq Drabu is sharing as a good snacks i'm little surprised. I even can't imagine cheese sticks is also good for health. i too thought it only gives us fat belly. Thanks Dr Tariq for sharing this information

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  8. I'm also a little foodie person and i'm really happy to know that cheese sticks are also healthy for teeth

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  9. i thought cheese sticks are also responsible for tooth staining

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  10. Apart from cheese i will prefer every thing. I know what cheese stick will make of my tummy. anyways this article is really very informative

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  11. Good information. Thanks Dr Tariq for sharing it

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  12. After know all these good things about the food items shared by dr tariq, i'm really happy. coz i'm use to take these in my regular diet

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  13. Everyone must be discipline in his or her life. A disciplined person always follows health life style

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