{"id":386,"date":"2013-12-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/3-tips-for-eating-healthy-lunches-your-teeth-will-like\/"},"modified":"2013-12-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-12-18T00:00:00","slug":"3-tips-for-eating-healthy-lunches-your-teeth-will-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/3-tips-for-eating-healthy-lunches-your-teeth-will-like\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips For Eating Healthy Lunches Your Teeth Will Like"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\" WE BELIEVE IN PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY\u00a0<\/strong>and yes,\u00a0much of that depends on you! Cleaning your teeth after<\/em> you eat is important, but the effects of good habits also have a lot to do with what<\/em> you eat. <\/p>\n

Keep Your Smile Healthy By Packing Great Lunches<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eating on-the-go <\/strong>can be problematic.\u00a0In the morning, grabbing a donut is much easier than making an omelette! But taking the time to think through what you\u2019re eating for lunch is really important for both your oral and<\/em> overall health. Whether you\u2019re planning your own lunch or you\u2019re making lunch for your kids to take to school, keep these three smile-friendly lunch tips in mind. <\/p>\n

1. Switch Out The Troublemakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chewy, sweet foods like gummies or dried fruits<\/strong> like Craisins can be really bad for your teeth because they stick!\u00a0For a sweet treat, choose fresh fruit or even a little bit of chocolate. Processed, starchy crackers or chips are trouble-makers<\/strong>. They stick to teeth and turn into sugars very quickly. Opt for whole grains instead\u2014or even better, some healthy nuts or seeds. <\/p>\n

2. Reconsider What You Drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Soda and sports drinks are bad news for your teeth. Some fruit juices are loaded with sugar and acid as well. Consider milk or water instead.<\/strong>\u00a0Chocolate milk may be a good option too. It offers protein and almost half of your daily calcium. If you just can\u2019t kick the soda habit, drink water after you finish lunch to help clean and rebalance your mouth. <\/p>\n

3. Use Natural Scrubbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are certain foods that actually help<\/em> your teeth. For example, yogurt and cheese can cut acidity\u00a0<\/strong>making something like fruit juice less harmful. And then there are great fruits and vegetables that scrub your teeth when you eat them and get rid of built-up sugars and starches from your lunch. These include celery, apples, carrots, cucumbers, and pears.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

This Video Is Specific To School Lunches, But The Tips Are Great For Everyone!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ideas in this video are great. Start using some of them today! <\/p>\n

Do You Have Any Tips To Add?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you have any ideas of your own to add? Comment below, we\u2019d love to hear from you! Thanks for your trust in our practice.<\/strong> We appreciate wonderful patients like you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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