Dentists have created the perfect shopping list to keep teeth happy this Easter
Mini eggs, chocolate bunnies and hot cross buns are set to become diet staples as Easter approaches. The season of chocolate will surely force even the most dedicated new year dieters in to melt down.
However, some choices are better than others when it comes to oral health, as the constant snacking on sugar puts teeth at risk of cavities and yellowing.
The team of dental experts at White Glo have done the research and put together a guide on the best food hacks to enjoy Easter’s tempting treats, with the best chance of maintaining good oral health.
For those with a weakness for mini eggs, choose Ferrero Roche’s version over Cadbury. Cadbury may be a favourite, but they contain 68.5g sugar per 100g, whereas Ferrero’s version has considerably less at 45.8g.
When it comes to chocolate bunnies, Lindt’s signature gold variety is a clear choice, but the sugar content differs dramatically. Select the Lindt milk chocolate hazelnut version for 41g of sugar, compared to 55g in the standard milk chocolate bunny. For even less sugar, opt for the dark chocolate bunny which has just 35g of the sweet stuff.
Ditching the Easter cake in favour of traditional hot cross buns is another way to give teeth a break.
Choosing Tesco’s Seeded Hot Cross Buns over Cadbury Mini Egg Cakes will cut sugar consumption in half, from 18.9g in the cake, to just 9.3g in the bun. Just make sure to avoid Ocado’s version of hot cross buns, which each contain an astounding 19g of sugar.
