What are your kids' favorite snacks? Let me know in the comments.⁠ ⁠ Goldfish crackers wreak havoc on your mouth for several reasons:⁠ 1) They're a simple starch, meaning they convert to sugar almost immediately. ⁠ 2) Here's the analogy I like to use with my pediatric patients: Anytime you feed the bacteria in your mouth simple sugars, they multiply and “poop” in your mouth – which is a major cause of bad breath. Simple starches are a bacteria’s favorite! (Never underestimate the power of poop humor to get kids to come alongside!)⁠ 3) Goldfish stick to your teeth long after you’ve finished eating them. These crackers get stuck in the crevices in teeth more easily than other more complex foods, meaning the bacteria get fed all day until you floss or brush.⁠ ⁠ This is why I don’t recommend Goldfish, or any kind of white cracker, as healthy snacks for kids.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in bio. And don't forget to let me know your kids' favorite snacks below 👇