Patriotic Healthy Snacks
With 4th of July just around the corner be sure to stock up on these festive red, white, and blue foods that are good for your oral health. Red peppers, fresh cherries, string cheese, yogurt, and blueberries.
Red peppers are a great source of vitamins A and C. As well as fiber, folic acid, and potassium. Vitamin C helps maintain and repair bones and teeth.
Fresh cherries are also a great source of magnesium and potassium which help support bone mineral density.
String cheese is filled with phosphates and calcium. These minerals help return important minerals to your teeth, keeping your teeth and bones strong.
Yogurt can make a great desert. Try sprinkling with strawberries or blueberries. Just like string cheese it is a great source of calcium.
Blueberries are filled with nutritional benefits including antioxidants and fiber. Foods with fiber help stimulate saliva flow which washes away cavity-causing bacteria and antioxidants help prevent gum disease.
Don’t forget to brush your teeth after you eat to remove food particles and plaque to have a dazzling smile this 4th of July!!!