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5 Substitutes of Sugar for Your Child Which are Equally Delectable

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5 Substitutes of Sugar for Your Child Which are Equally Delectable

5 Substitutes of Sugar for Your Child Which are Equally Delectable

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5 Substitutes of Sugar for Your Child Which are Equally Delectable

By Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Every child has a sweet tooth and some cannot even pass their days without having chocolates. The more your kid gorges on sugary food items, the more you start worrying about their teeth. But would it be justified if you try to eliminate your child’s sweet tooth?

There are quite a lot of alternatives of sugar which taste delectable and are perfectly fine for your child’s teeth. They won’t lead to tooth decay and would not let your little one miss out on his/her favorite sweets.

Add Organic Agave to Their Food: Your children might feel like having pancakes one evening but you are not sure whether to make it for them or not. But did you know that adding organic agave which happens to be a raw syrup can turn out to be a great substitute for sugar? Add some to the pancake instead of sugar and present it in front of your kids. They will definitely love the taste of it.

Don’t Restrain Your Kids from Having Maple Syrup: Did you know that maple syrup consists of polyphenols? Therefore, it helps in preventing several diseases including cancer. Maple syrup is not made with any chemical substances and it is not even processed, unlike the other syrups which are available in the market. Hence, your children can easily eat their French toasts, cereals and so on with maple syrup. It won’t affect their teeth at all.

Choose Xylitol: It is a perfect alternative to traditional sugar. You can come across a bottle of xylitol in most grocery stores and it does not alter the taste of sugar much. So, add it to sugary food items and let your kids relish their desserts.

Try Some Mashed Fruits: Canned fruit juices are extremely harmful to the teeth because all the protein and the fiber get eliminated once they are liquefied. Hence, simply mash some bananas and use the paste instead of sugar while you bake cakes or make smoothies. You can also go for berries, apples and grapes.

Give Your Kids Xylitol Gums: We have already mentioned that xylitol can be used instead of sugar. Some children love chewing gums but it can affect their mouth in many ways. Thus, buy a box of xylitol gums and hand it over to them, they are available in several flavors.

It is your sole responsibility to teach your children about basic oral hygiene. But for that even you should have an idea about the habits and the foods which could harm their teeth. Call @(708) 794-9526 to know what your children should follow to fetch a set of healthy teeth.

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