School’s out and the kids are snacking! We’ve put together a list of dentist-approved, easy snacks that your kids will love to eat! These fresh snacks are low in sugar, high in calcium, and less likely to hang around and stick on teeth. Added bonus? There is little-to-no prep time:
1. Cheese: We love cubed cheese, string cheese, or cottage cheese, all high in calcium and low in acidity. 2. Raw Veggies and Dip: Think peanut butter, yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, ranch, hummus, and guacamole. The fibers on veggies help remove debris and food particles on your teeth and dipping is fun! 3. Fresh Fruit: Crunchy fruits like apples and pears create good saliva flow to help wash away acids. 4. Trail Mix: We recommend almonds, walnuts, cashews, and any seeds such as pumpkin, pepita, sunflower, and chia.
Feeling fancy? Read on to see how to make these easy, healthy, and delicious treats: