We know eating healthy isn’t always an easy task, especially
when they’re busy with school and other activities. And as parents…we’re even
busier. It’s OK to admit that sometimes it’s just easier to grab fast food on
the way home from work or toss our kids a couple bucks to purchase lunch in the
school cafeteria. But proper nutrition not only insures that our kids will grow
into healthy adults, it also insures that the money we spent on their
orthodontic care does not go to waste.
Did you know
that a proper diet provides all the essential nutrients to bones and tissues
undergoing change? So, the healthier you are, the better the results of your
orthodontic treatment.
Knowing
this here are 3 delicious and nutritious snacks
your family is sure to love.
Whole
Wheat Bread – Whole wheat bread gives kids their iron, vitamins, magnesium, and
zinc. So instead of making a sandwich on white bread for lunch…use Whole Wheat
Bread instead. It’s a little change that will make a big impact.
Oatmeal -
Instead of high-sugar, high-fat options from the grocery store, try baking a
batch of low-fat oatmeal cookies. Raisins, cranberries, dried apricots and nuts
can be great additions to the cookie dough because of their nutritional value
& taste.
Yogurt -
Eating dairy is not just healthy for building strong bones, but is essential
for maintaining a strong, healthy mouth. Consider Yogurt as an alternative to
ice-cream for dessert. When mixed with berries and granola…yogurt is a tasty
treat.
For more information about which foods are best for keeping your kids and their teeth healthy check out our food list here, post a comment here on our blog or ask us on Facebook!
