Packing a teeth-friendly lunch for your kids can pave the way for good oral health and overall health.
Did you know that your child’s oral health is directly related to their overall health? Keeping them healthy and strong means ensuring they’re eating properly even when they’re away from home.
If you pack your child’s lunch, here are some sure-fire ways to keep their teeth and gums healthy at school.
Calcium
Did you know that calcium helps to make our teeth and jaw bone strong? Do so by incorporating snacks like cheese, milk and other dairy products into your child’s lunchbox.
Vitamin C
It’s not just teeth we need to worry about—consider the gums, too! Ideal lunchbox foods like oranges or red peppers strengthen connective tissue, keeping gums healthy.
Bacteria Fighting Foods
Your saliva generation is directly related to how much you chew. When you create saliva, there’s also a better chance that bad-breath causing bacteria is eliminated. Foods like carrots and celery are great for lunchboxes because they’re so crunchy—leading your child to chew more.
Protein
Don’t forget the protein! Protein can help keep enamel strong, making whole-wheat sandwiches with meat such as chicken or turkey a great option.
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