I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO EAT! Meal Planning Can Help With Indecisiveness
Have you ever had those days when you don’t want to cook? What about times when you’ve had a long day at work, and the last thing on your mind is dinner? Pulling out your pots, cutting boards, and food can be stressful when you’re mentally and physically weary. Is there anything you can do to make this part of your life easier? Meal planning and prepping takes the stress out of cooking! What are some benefits of meal planning? • Know the answer to“What’s for dinner?”: There’s nothing more frustrating than opening your pantry, looking at the food, and not knowing what to eat. It can be draining to decide what to cook each night. But meal planning helps you determine your dishes in advance, so you never need to wonder what you and your family will eat that night. And best of all, you only need to cook at least once a week. • Keep more money in your pocket: Sometimes, when you are unsure of what you want to eat, your first option may be to order takeout. While this is a quick and easy way to get dinner, it can create a huge hole in your wallet — especially if you eat out more
than once a week or feed a family.You will no longer need to make nightly food runs when you meal plan!You can buy your food in bulk, prepare a few nights’worth of meals, and save tons of money. What hinders people from meal planning? Making meals too complicated is the main reason why meal planning doesn’t work for some people. When starting out, it’s best to create easy and basic foods. Once you begin meal planning, you will discover more simplistic ways to make intricate dishes. Another reason people avoid meal prep is the amount of time spent in the kitchen. However, you will save yourself time each day, so you can continue doing what you want throughout the week and less time ordering takeout or quickly throwing a menu together. Go online to find meal prep guides and a multitude of recipe options. We can’t wait to hear about your meal-prepping experience during your next visit!
A Word From Cheyenne & Ashlee
Seal Out Tooth Decay
Brushing and flossing are the most efficient ways to maintain
optimal oral health and prevent cavities and tooth decay. However, reaching every nook and cranny of your mouth and teeth can be difficult, especially when it comes to your molars. These teeth in the back of your mouth are often uneven, tough to get to, and out of sight. But don’t worry! There’s a way to ensure you keep those teeth healthy and clean. Sealants, a thin protective coating, are adhered to the chewing surfaces of your teeth and work to prevent acid and bacteria from wreaking havoc on them when food particles, plaque, and tartar get left behind. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sealants have been proven to reduce your risk of tooth decay by up to 80% for the first two years after they are applied and by up to 50% for the first four years after application. While patients of all ages can benefit from the protective benefits of sealants, we always advise our patients that earlier is always better than later. Children typically have their first set of molars come in around the age of 6, and the second set arrives when they are 12 years old. It’s best to seal these teeth as soon as they come in. This
way, they are cavity-free from the beginning — it's a great way to save time and money. Sealants can be placed over some areas of early decay to prevent further damage too! Sealants are a quick and painless procedure that can be done right here in the office. For more information, chat with us today! We are here to keep your teeth clean and healthy for years to come.
–Cheyenne & Ashlee Registered Dental Hygienists
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