SparX

Toddlers eating candy to get healthier teeth?  Is it possible?  

I was chosen by Mom's Meet to try SparX with my children, to see if they thought it tasted good despite its xylitol and calcium content. 

Xylitol is a plant-based , dentist-recommended sweetener that has been proven to improve dental health and strengthen tooth enamel.  And SparX candies uses it as their sweetener, so you're getting a treat that's good for your teeth.  Another upside to xylitol is that it doesn't mess with your blood sugar, so it doesn't give kids a sugar high, mess with diabetics, or play games with the body of an adult who is trying to cut back on sugar.  

You can find out more about xylitol products at http://www.xlear.com/, or go to their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/xylitol.experts

As for the taste?  My kids loved it.  They truly enjoyed having a few "candies" after a meal, and I didn't feel horrible giving it to them.  After I explained the calcium and xylitol content, they started calling them "tooth vitamins", though I still made them wait til after meals.  A package of SparX lasts a long time, because you don't need much at a time to satisfy the sweet-tooth.  I have personally found that if something tastes sweet, but doesn't make my blood sugar spike, I don't need as much of it as I do when I eat something like...say, candy corn.  The plus?  They are only $1.49 for a tube.  They worked wonderfully for weaning the kids off Halloween candy after the holiday, and I plan on having them on hand for treats in the future.  

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer.  As a Moms Meet blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog.  My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.