COD AND ASPARAGUS BAKE
Don’t Skip This Important Oral Health Step
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
This recipe is quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights when eating healthy seems impossible. The buttery cod is low-fat and a great way to include healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet.
• Oil for baking pan • 4 4-oz cod fillets • 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved INGREDIENTS
Brush Your Tongue Once a Day
• 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
Our tongues serve as breeding grounds for the many different types of plaque and bacteria that populate our mouthes throughout the day. The American Dental Association recommends we brush our teeth twice a day for two minutes each session and that we floss once a day — but they don’t mention our tongues! Cleaning and maintaining the health of our tongues are often overlooked, and when we forget to clean our tongues, it can be problematic. Here’s why: After we rid our teeth of leftover food particles, plaque, and bacteria and we leave behind a dirty tongue, all of that grime can get transferred back to our teeth from our tongues. This really counteracts the whole toothbrushing process.
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan brushed with oil, place cod, asparagus, and tomatoes. 2. Brush cod with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle cod and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes. 3. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 inches from the heat source until vegetables are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. DIRECTIONS
So, what can be done? We can clean our tongues!
Once a day, it’s important to give your tongue a thorough cleaning, and this can be done one of two different ways: with a toothbrush or with a tongue scraper. A toothbrush is a more common method of cleaning your tongue — some toothbrushes even come with a little scraper built into the back of the toothbrush head. All you have to do is use a tiny bit of toothpaste to brush your tongue, starting from the back and working your way to the front. Once you have finished, be sure to rinse your mouth out with water to remove anything leftover! To use a tongue scraper, place the scraper on the back of your tongue, and using long, smooth strokes, pull it to the front of your tongue. You can tackle this from many different angles to reach all of the bacteria. Again, be sure to rinse with water! Brushing your tongue is an essential step in maintaining optimal oral health. If you have any questions, be sure to contact our office — we are here to help!
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