A Healthy Snack, or a Dental Villain?
that cause tooth decay. Plus, cheese is high in calcium, which helps
strengthen bones and teeth. But there are some nutritious foods that can cause more harm than good when it comes to the health of your teeth. Take a look!
ALMONDS As nutritious as they are—packed vitamin E, healthy fats, fiber,
Have a Laugh DRIED FRUIT Like almonds, dried fruit is a great snack that’s high in fiber and a number of vitamins andminerals. The problem is, dried fruit is packed with sugar, comparable to the sugar content of candy. Couple this with the fact that dried fruit sticks to teeth, and you’re left with a recipe for tooth decay. While conventional wisdomwill tell you to stop eating dried fruit to help reduce the risk of tooth decay, there is no denying the associated nutritional value. Instead of eating dried fruit alone, pair it with other foods, like thinly sliced almonds or softer walnuts. And be sure to keep floss handy. potassium, protein, and other beneficial nutrients — they can cause serious damage to your teeth. Between a dense structure that’s difficult to chew and their pointed shape, they can easily fracture your teeth, particularly the premolars andmolars toward the back of your mouth. The best way to reduce risk to your teeth while still enjoying this healthy snack is to eat sliced almonds instead. Avoid whole almonds altogether. Thinly sliced almonds are much softer and provide the same nutritional benefits.
2 NUTRITIOUS FOODS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR TEETH
IT’S NO SECRET THAT SOME FOODS ARE BETTER FOR YOUR TEETH THANOTHERS. Many kinds of cheese, for example, can temporarily elevate pH levels in your mouth and stimulate saliva production, creating an inhospitable environment for the harmful bacteria
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Mexican Quinoa
This healthy, tasty, filling dish is a cinch to make on a busy weeknight. And cleanup’s a breeze!
Ingredients •
1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced
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1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned, or roasted 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced ½ teaspoon cumin
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1 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions 1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. 2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice, and cilantro. 3. Serve immediately.
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