Did you know that sugar in candy, sodas and certain foods can hurt your teeth? Sugar is like a magnet for bad bacteria. The bacteria eat the sugar and develop an acid that builds up on your teeth and over time will make little holes in your teeth called cavities. Sticky candy like, gummy bears, sour patch kids, war heads, and fruit roll ups are worse because they stick to your teeth. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day in the morning and night and not eating too much sugar will help keep your teeth healthy.
It’s easy to get into a habit of eating the same foods over and over. Many of us like to eat only our favorite fruits and vegetables. Did you know that it’s best to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables! The color in each of them helps the body in a very special way to grow and be healthy. This is why they say…..Eat the colors of the rainbow!
Eating a well balanced diet of healthy foods is one of the best things you can do for your body. Food is used as fuel for the body like gas is used for fuel for a car. If you eat junk food, your body won’t run as efficiently. You might feel sick or tired. When you are trying to make a decision about what you are going to eat, ask yourself, is this good for me? Just being mindful about what you are eating is the first step to amazing health!
Brighter Bites Recipe
Try eating the rainbow by whipping up this Hulk Smoothie from Brighter Bites!
Hulk Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:
¾ cup water
1 banana
2 cups kale (or spinach)
1 medium apple
2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING
(approx. 1 cup)
97 calories; 18 gram carbohydrate; 1 gram fat; 4 gram protein; 4 gram dietary fiber
DIRECTIONS:
Wash all fruits and vegetables. Remove stems from kale, and remove tops from strawberries if using fresh. Slice apple into chunks, removing core. Add all ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth. Add more or less of each ingredient to fit your family’s taste!