So much happens around the holidays that it’s often hard to find foods that everyone in your family will enjoy. You want to ensure your loved ones are full and satisfied, but you also want to avoid heavy and unhealthy dishes that can put their smiles at risk. Instead of letting the stress get to you, here are four dentist-approved meals you can be sure your family will love.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Serving this warm, delicious meal during the winter will keep everyone you love in a good mood. Not only is it packed with Vitamin K and C, but it also contains powerful calcium, all of which protects and strengthens your smile.
You can feel good knowing that you and your family can enjoy a hearty meal without the harmful starches and sugars that are commonly found in other dishes.
Baked Zucchini with Cheese
If you want to give your teeth and gums the ultimate protection, prepare baked zucchini rounds, complete with cheese.
These tasty treats contain calcium, fiber, and Vitamin C, so you can worry less about gum inflammation and infection. All you need is a few large zucchinis, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and olive oil.
Baked Turkey
As the centerpiece for most holiday meals, turkey is a lean protein that is one of the best you can serve this time of year. Moist and delicious when cooked properly, this dish offers beneficial minerals that help strengthen tooth enamel and minimize the risk of cavities.
Cheesy Platters
As a healthy snack for your kids to enjoy, cheese of all types can fill tummies and improve smiles. Cheese contains calcium and phosphorus, both of which are great for teeth and gums. Apart from strengthening tooth enamel, it also balances the pH level inside your mouth. What this means is that there are likely to be fewer bad bacteria. As a result, the chances of cavities are unlikely, keeping your child’s smile in better shape for the new year.
The holidays don’t have to affect your family’s oral health. Instead, you can opt for healthier meals that will keep everyone happy, full, and enjoying cavity-free smiles.
About the Author
Dr. Lily Hoang is a board-certified pediatric dentist and parent. Dr. Hoang and her team want what is best for your child, and they understand how challenging it can be to know which foods and beverages are best for their smile. If you want to fix foods that protect their teeth and gums but also fill their tummies, visit our website or call (469) 925-0861.