Holiday Treats The holiday season is upon us, and everywhere you look, delicious food is on the menu. However, it’s not just your waistline that could suffer from overindulgence. Hard candies and carbonated beverages aren’t exactly the top items on your teeth’s wish list. Even the classic eggnog can do a number on your smile. Luckily, some seasonal treats are actually good for your teeth. If you’re looking for the best snacks of the holidays, here are some items you can put on the “nice” list. Nuts
That Are Good for Your Teeth
Cheese Cheese is antibacterial and has a low pH level, which means eating a few slices can help reduce the acidity of your mouth. And, much like nuts, the extra calcium in cheese is great for your teeth. Now, this isn’t the green light to polish off Aunt Sue’s entire holiday cheese ball. But when you pass the cheese plate at your next New Year’s party, feel free to grab an extra slice of cheddar. ’Tis the season for good eating. While many of your holiday favorites might make your dentist’s “naughty” list, others (like the ones above) can help ensure your teeth are in good shape for the new year.
nutrients your body needs. Plus, the extra dose of calcium will help keep your teeth strong. Peppermint Peppermint candy canes are horrible for your teeth. If you bite down on hard candy, you risk chipping a tooth, but if you suck on them, you expose your teeth to the sugar for a lot longer. That said, you don’t have to ditch the minty goodness completely. In fact, a little peppermint is actually good for you. A little low-sugar peppermint tea will freshen your breath, help with indigestion, and take the stress out of the busy holiday season.
We don’t just mean chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Packed with magnesium and iron, holiday favorites like almonds and walnuts provide the
Laugh Corner
Get Together With Jesse Colin Young Dr. Stuckey’s Playlist
As we reach the year’s end, it’s time to look ahead at new beginnings. I like to picture new beginnings in a hopeful light, which is why this month, my playlist features the long, diverse work of Jesse Colin Young. Young began his musical career in the 1960’s and spent his life singing a message of peace, relationships, and love for each other and the environment. He released two solo albums before starting his band, the Youngbloods, with guitarist Jerry Corbitt, keyboardist and guitarist Lowell “Banana” Levinger, and drummer Joe Bauer. The Youngbloods’ first album featured “Get Together,” a song of peace and loving your fellow man. “Get Together” became so widely embraced it was considered the anthem of the hippie movement in the 60’s and 70’s.
After he went solo again, Young released my favorite of his albums, “Song for Juli.” This album exemplifies his incredible talent and features four hit singles that stayed on the Billboard Top 200 for months. I suppose you could call Young “Americana,” but that seems like a simple term trying to capture such a diverse sound. He takes the best parts of country, jazz, and rock to create a soothing, mellow sound. He brings something unique to his instrumental style, beyond the standard guitar, drums, and bass. In some songs, you’ll hear a violin, and others will feature a horn section. When you pair this creative musical sense with Young’s hopeful lyrics of building a better future, you get a blend of music that will resonate with anyone who hears it.
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