Is it eating o’clock yet?
A healthy diet is not just about what you eat – it’s also a matter of how often you eat. Every time you eat or drink something, the bacteria in your mouth start to produce acids that may harm the surface of your teeth. That’s when saliva comes to your rescue. In about half an hour, the acid attack is neutralised, but to fully recover, your teeth need a few hours’ rest. If your teeth are under constant attack from acids, caries will start to develop with decay as a result. The ideal eating pattern during a day includes three main meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – and two snacks. (