Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Month

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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September is Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Month!  

You're probably not surprised to hear that eating fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to stay healthy.  However, many kids (and adults) don't reach the recommended amount.  How many servings of fruits and veggies do you eat each day?

Here are a few ways to add more fruits and veggies to your daily meals:

Breakfast: Eat fresh fruit on their own, try mixing some dried fruit into your cereal, or make a fruit smoothie.
Lunch: Try some carrots with dip or apples with peanut butter.  You can also substitute soda with juice that is low in sugar.
Dinner:  Green salads, frozen vegetables, and vegetable casseroles are all great options.  You can even add dried fruits to grain side dishes like rice and couscous.
Snack: Small bananas and apples are great snacks on the go.

Remember to always brush after eating fruits and veggies.  Many of these foods can be high in sugars that leave teeth prone to plaque.

Check out this website for more information on how to incorporate more fruit and veggies into your diet.  You can also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep your teeth healthy by eating more fruits and veggies!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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