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.
Dr Tariq Drabu, Thanks for sharing this valuable article.
ReplyDeleteDr Tariq Drabu, keep sharing such easy home remedies with us. thankyou
ReplyDeleteDr 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.
ReplyDeleteVery 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
ReplyDeleteI also comes to know the good side of Cheese Sticks. I always thought that cheese gives us only fat. but, thanks Dr Tariq Drabu
ReplyDeletethese are really easy home remedies. very informative post shared by Dr Tariq Drabu.
ReplyDeleteThese 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
ReplyDeleteI'm also a little foodie person and i'm really happy to know that cheese sticks are also healthy for teeth
ReplyDeletei thought cheese sticks are also responsible for tooth staining
ReplyDeleteApart from cheese i will prefer every thing. I know what cheese stick will make of my tummy. anyways this article is really very informative
ReplyDeleteGood information. Thanks Dr Tariq for sharing it
ReplyDeleteAfter 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
ReplyDeleteEveryone must be discipline in his or her life. A disciplined person always follows health life style
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