Pediatric Dentistry of Suffolk County I & II
Commack (631) 486-6364
Medford (631) 320-0880
www.SuperMolar.com
Nutrition and diet go hand in hand when helping your children maintain proper oral health. Although we all love the occasional delicious sugary or sticky treat, these sweets aren't good for our overall health or oral health, especially for young children.
It's important to instill in your children at a young age how important it is to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, and that what you eat affects those big beautiful smiles!
Below are a few of the best snacks your child can munch on to promote a healthy smile and overall healthy diet. Let us know what healthy snacks are your child's favorite on our Facebook page.
Fresh Fruit & Raw Vegetable
- Oranges
- Apples
- Tangerines
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Tomatoes
Grains
- Unsweetened Cereal
- Pasta
- Plain Crackers
- Popcorn (no butter)
- Bread
Milk and Dairy Products
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Cottage Cheese
Protein
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Nuts
- Seeds
(Healthy snack ideas courtesy of Colgate.)Labels: Commack Dentist, Medford Long Island, Pediatric Dentist Suffolk, Pediatric Dentistry of Suffolk County I and II, Suffolk County Pediatric Dentist, Suffolk Long Island Pediatric Dentist