Healthy Breakfasts for National Nutrition Month

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

March is National Nutrition Month!  What better way to celebrate than by starting off the month with healthy breakfast recipes for good for growing kids and their teeth!  Leave sugary-cereals behind and try one of these healthy breakfast options.

Healthy Breakfast Recipes:

Breakfast Parfait

Choose a yogurt that is low in sugar and add some fruit!  This is a great way to start your day with a meal that is high in vitamins that are good for your teeth.'

Apple Oatmeal

Cook apples into your morning oatmeal for a breakfast that is full of flavor, but not sugar.  Many flavored oatmeals can taste too sweat!  The extra crunch from the apples are good for your teeth, too.

Blueberry Muffins

Muffins are a great breakfast option for kids on the go.  Use whole-wheat flour and flax seeds for added nutrients!  Check out the recipe here.

Check out this article from Eating Well magazine for more healthy breakfast ideas.  If you have any questions about how you can improve your child's oral health, contact our office!

Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Limit Added Sugars and Improve Your Kid's Diet

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

One of the best ways to prevent tooth decay is by eating the right kinds of foods.  As part of National Nutrition Month, we are stressing the importance of a healthy diet to all of the parents and children who visit our office!  The types of foods your child eats, how often they eat them and their nutritional value all play a role in preventing tooth decay.  Unfortunately, a lot of the foods that kids love to eat are high in added sugars.  We encourage parents to read labels and teach their children how to identify foods high in added sugars to reduce the amount of sugar that kids consume.

These are a few of the top sources of added sugar:

Source: SugarStacks.com

• Soft Drinks
• Energy Drinks
• Sports Drinks
• Cake and Pie
• Fruit Drinks
• Dairy Based Desserts (Ice Cream)
• Candy
• Ready-to-Eat Cereal

As a general rule of thumb, added sugars often end in an –ose.  Keep an eye out for foods high in maltose, fructose, sucrose, and glucose.  If any of these common added sugars are listed as one of the first few ingredients, there is a good chance that the food is high in sugar.

If you aren’t sure what foods your child should be eating for their smile health, call our office.  We are happy to answer any questions you have about your child’s teeth.  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or call 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.  We look forward to helping you care for your kids smile!

Healthy Smile Snacks for National Nutrition Month

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with some smart snacks for healthy teeth!  We recommend that parents keep healthy snacks around the house for kids to eat in between meals.  Eating the right foods can protect your child’s smile from tooth decay and other diseases.

These are just a few healthy snack ideas:

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• Oranges
• Melons
• Broccoli
• Celery
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices
• Pretzels
• Low or Non-fat Yogurt
• Low or Non-fat Milk
• Sunflower seeds
• Nuts

Choose after school snacks that are low in sugar and fat.  A well-balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meat, nuts and seeds is beneficial for your child’s overall growth and development.  Be sure to read your labels!  Candy bars aren't the only foods high in sugar.  Pizza, breads and other starchy foods can break down into sugar too.  Remember to limit snacking throughout the day and remind your kids to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste afterwards.

Read more about how to snack healthy by clicking here.  You can also like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for more smile tips.  We are happy to answer any questions you may have about your child’s teeth.  Contact our Garden City office by calling 516-222-5100 or our Glen Cove office by calling 516-759-7000.