4 Fall Drinks Your Kids Should Avoid




With the cooler weather you may be gearing up for warm drinks to keep your kids warm as the snow storms and rain begins to move in but these 4 fall drinks can damage the health of their teeth and increase the risk of cavities. There are multiple options in the store aisles that promise to have lower amounts of sugar or are fat free, but Dr. Cameron Fuller suggests, “Avoid these 4 altogether to decrease the chance of cavities in your children.”

1.     Egg nog. Egg nog comes in lots of different flavors and varieties but not only is egg nog high in fat, it is high in sugar as well.  Egg nog has over 20 grams of sugar in just one 8 oz. cup.
2.     Apple cider is a tempting warm drink to give your children on those cold mornings as they get ready for school. However, apple cider has over 65 grams of sugar when you combine the delicious taste of carmel and whip cream to your children’s drink.
3.     Hot chocolate comes in regular, mint, peppermint and a host of other flavors. One cup of regular hot chocolate without any whip cream or other flavors has 24 grams of sugar. Once your child enjoys this chocolatey drink the sugar sits on their teeth making them susceptible to cavities.
4.     Tea. You may be tempted to give your children green or cinnamon tea. Without any sugar added these are better alternatives to caffeine or other drinks. If you find yourself reaching for the sugar to entice your children to drink tea though, you’ll want to avoid this as well.

There are several healthy alternative drinks that have less sugar and keep your child hydrated on these cold days. Reach for some warm water infused with a small amount of lemon or natural honey to combat the cold this winter.

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