How to Pack a Healthy Back-to-School Lunch

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Are you ready for the kids to head back-to-school?  Star the yeart off right with lunches that are healthy for their brains and their teeth!  Here are a few foods to include when packing school lunches this year.

Foods to Include:

• Lean Protein - Lunch meats, leftovers from dinner, peanut butter, hummus, cheese and soy products are all a great way to add healthy proteins to your lunch.
• Whole Grains - Opt for whole wheat breads, pitas, tortillas and wraps when making your sandwiches this year!
• Fruit - Add a fresh fruit like an apple or pear to their lunch box.  Apples are good for keeping their teeth healthy, too!
• Vegetables - Carrots, celery, cucumbers and other vegetables can be added to sandwiches or salads.  The crunchy vegetables are a good way to naturally keep their teeth clean throughout the day!
• Low-Fat or Fat Free Dairy - Milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are great snacks to include with your lunch.  The calcium is good for growing teeth, too!

Check out this article for more tips on how to include all of the food groups into your child's lunch this year.

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Tooth Friendly Tips for Back-To-School Lunches

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Did your kids head back to school this week?  A healthy lunch is a great way to make sure they stay focused throughout the day – and it’s good for their teeth too!  Here are a few tips to help make their back-to-school lunches tooth-friendly.

Healthy Lunch Tips:

·        Calcium – Foods like milk, yogurt and cheese that are rich in calcium are a great way to keep teeth strong.

·        Vitamin C – Red peppers and oranges are high in Vitamin C.  They keep gums healthy by strengthening blood vessels and connective tissues.

·        Protein – Soups and whole-wheat sandwiches made with chicken, turkey or ham are a great way to help teeth build enamel.

·        Vitamin D – Hard boiled eggs and tuna fish are not just protein-rich, they also help aid in the absorption of calcium.

For more tips on how to pack a healthy, tooth-friendly lunch, read this article. You can also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep teeth healthy!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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