You Don’t Have to Say ‘No’ to Your Favorite Drinks
Put Tannins in Their Place
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee or tea? In the season of the pumpkin spice latte (and soon, the peppermint latte), coffee and tea sales are through the roof. But, as we all know, many of our favorite drinks come with a trade-off. Coffee, tea, wine, and soda all have a tendency to discolor and stain our teeth. Why is this so hard to avoid? And how does simply sipping a cup of tea cause discoloration?
indulge in dark juices or smoothies and want to avoid their negative effects, it’s best to drink them through a straw, but over time, even that may not be enough. Green, black, and even herbal teas also contain tannins. Many people avoid darker teas because they worry they will stain their teeth, but consuming lighter teas, such as green tea, can stain your teeth over time, too. Drinking a lot of green tea can give your teeth a dull gray appearance, while darker teas, like black tea, give teeth a beige or yellow appearance. Even herbal teas can stain because, you guessed it, they also have tannins. Consuming beverages with a biodegradable or reusable straw is your best bet to mitigate staining in the short term. Additionally, be sure to rinse out your mouth after enjoying any of these color-rich beverages. Using teeth-whitening products, such as those found at OralEssentials.com can also help renew your smile. Refer a friend, get a brighter smile! That’s right, every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning!
Here’s a closer look at how these drinks work against us.
Coffee, tea, and wine all contain specific compounds called tannins. Tannins are polyphenolic biomolecules that can adhere to the rough surface of your teeth and cause discoloration or staining. Over time, and as we consume more tannin-rich beverages, the shade gets darker and more obvious. Drinking dark juices and smoothies can also cause staining. Blueberries, cherries, pomegranate, and other dark fruits and berries commonly used in juices are also packed with tannins, even more than coffee. If you This butternut squash, oven-roasted and caramelized to perfection, could almost pass for dessert. You’d never guess it’s a dish loaded with vitamins and antioxidants! Sinfully Sweet Butternut Squash
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1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 3/4 tsp kosher salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
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1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 F, placing the two oven racks at the top and bottom of the oven. Then grease two baking sheets. 2. In a large bowl, combine squash cubes, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and spices. Toss to coat, then spread mixture in a single layer over the baking sheets. 3. Place both pans in the oven and bake 15 minutes. Turn the cubes with a spatula and return them to the oven, swapping them to different racks. Continue baking 10–15 minutes until tender. 4. Sprinkle with rosemary and serve! Inspired by WellPlated.com
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