Happy St. Patrick's Day! And, speaking of March, did you know that...
MARCH IS NUTRITION MONTH—an education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Eating enough fruits and vegetables contributes to our overall health, but most of us don’t often think about the implications for our teeth, gums, and complete oral health.
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It’s important to keep up your oral and overall health; making sure that you’re getting enough fruits and vegetables will help!
Feed Your Teeth And Gums What They Really Want.
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Did you know that…
- Fibrous fruits and vegetables help clean your teeth.
- Magnesium from bananas can help restore tooth enamel.
- The Vitamin A in butternut squash can help heal sores in your mouth.
- Dark, leafy greens and broccoli have LOTS of calcium.
- Vitamin C from citrus fruits helps keep our gums healthy.
- Replacing sugary, starchy snacks with healthy fruits and vegetables can lower your tooth decay risk.
Yep… What’s good for your body is usually really good for your mouth too! Here are some suggestions:
1. Switch up your snacks. Cookies and crackers are easy to eat because they’re so accessible. With a little effort, fruits and vegetables can be just as accessible. Slice apples, pre-cut vegetables (and if you need it, pre-make a favorite dip for them).
2. Include vegetables in your entrees. Load up sandwiches and pizzas with them. Incorporate them into everything and anything: burritos, pasta, scrambled eggs, etc.
3. Add fruits to desserts. Put berries in your yogurt, bananas in your cereal, and order the fruit tart instead of the chocolate cake. Even better, replace usual desserts with a fruit plate.
4. Experiment with different vegetables and vegetable cooking techniques. This will add variety!
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