Think it’s just candy and soda causing cavities? Think again. What we eat makes a HUGE difference in our oral health – especially the things we (and our kids) snack on little by little throughout the day. Here is a great “snacking guide” courtesy of Dr. Roger Lucas. See anything surprising? I see many jaws drop when they see crackers, oranges, bananas on the “causes cavities easily” list – but it’s true! Those can be ok at a mealtime, especially if a toothbrush gets in there afterward, but stick with the low carb foods between meals. At home, Dr. Banks likes to keep the “green light” foods down low in the fridge and pantry so they can be easily grabbed by his kids (and keep the high-carb stuff up high and out of the way). Dr. Banks is often heard recommending that his carb-loving patients to eat plenty of carbs at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and to reach for proteins, fats, and crunchy fruits and veggies between meals – and to drink plenty of water!
Print it out and stick it on your fridge!! Throw away those goldfish crackers and eat more cheese!