{"id":41,"date":"2016-06-02T01:00:11","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zpdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2016-06-02T12:00:53","modified_gmt":"2016-06-02T18:00:53","slug":"what-are-healthy-snacks-for-kids-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zpdentistry.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/02\/what-are-healthy-snacks-for-kids-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"What are healthy snacks for kids teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“What are some healthy snacks my kids can eat?” \u00a0We get this question all the time at Z Pediatric Dentistry. \u00a0Parents can feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

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Summer is just around the corner and that means kids are home! Here are some tips to keep their mouths and your homes healthy no matter how hot it gets outside! Don\u2019t worry parents, no need to get extra fancy here, just remember a few key items.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep snack time short<\/h3>\n

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Snack time, also known as a child\u2019s favorite time of day, is an important part of their routine. \u00a0Keep snack time pretty short, about 15-20 min.<\/strong>\u00a0 Don\u2019t leave a plate of snacks out for kids to munch on all afternoon because the longer food sits on teeth, the more likely they are to get cavities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep snacks healthy<\/h3>\n

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Anything with low amounts of sugar is your best bet for teeth to be strong and healthy. \u00a0Fruits, vegetables and protein<\/strong> like chicken or turkey are great options. \u00a0One of my favorite and easy snacks to make is an apple with almond butter, which is lower in fat but just as creamy and tasty. \u00a0You can try pita bread with hummus or even plain yogurt with fresh fruit (<\/span>see list below for other suggestions and recipes<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Beware of hidden sugars!<\/h3>\n

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That sugar can really sneak up on you in foods you didn\u2019t realize have large amounts in it. \u00a0The biggest jokesters are fruit juices. \u00a0While healthy and good in theory, it is much better to let your child eat the fruit rather than drink a glass of its juice. \u00a0Most juices have the same amount of sugar as a coca-cola, so skip flavored bevs and stick with water!<\/strong> (<\/span>see below for other snacks you should avoid).<\/span><\/i>
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