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How You Can Boost Nutrition by Sneaking Produce into Foods You Love |
Posted on 8/24/2020 by office |
| One of the hallmarks of a healthy mouth is eating foods that are nutritionally dense. That is why it helps to boost your level of nutrition if you want to experience better dental health. You can do this more easily by sneaking in fresh veggies and fruits into the foods—snacks or meals—you already love. How to Make Snack or Meal Time more Nutritional By making some dietary changes, you can experience better dental health and better wellness overall. One way to do this is by making snacks healthier. For example, you can make a smoothie instead of drinking a Slush-type drink you get at the convenience store. Simply add greens, such as spinach and other fruits with ice, and mix them in the blender. This type of drink is not full of refined sugar and is great for pre- or post-workout nutrition. You can also puree or stir-fry vegetables to improve the health of gums and teeth. There is no reason you cannot enjoy better dental health and eat delicious foods as well. Learn How to Incorporate More Nutrition into Your Cooking or Meals Other ways you can improve your nutrition include adding fruits and veggies to half your plate at mealtime. Therefore, you can still enjoy your hamburger, but also gain the benefit of added nutrition. Drinking flavored water is also helpful in staying hydrated and preventing dry mouth. Also, take time to check the labels of the foods you eat. The ingredient listing can be telling. Ingredient listings always show the main ingredients at the top of a list. Therefore, you can see just how much sugar or salt a food contains. Also, beware of other names for refined sugar in an ingredient list, such as agave nectar, brown sugar, and cane juice. What you see in a brand food is not always what you need nutritionally for your oral health. You can enjoy some of your favorite foods, such as hamburgers or even fries. However, being cognizant about your overall nutrition can mean the difference between good dental health and recurring dental problems. Give us a call today if you have not had a dental cleaning and exam in over six months. Remember to eat healthy to enjoy better oral health.... Read more... |
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