EAT THIS, NOT THAT SIMPLE FOOD SWAPS FOR BETTER HEALTH
Eating well for our minds and bodies is challenging with so many options and confusing advertisements. Even foods we think are healthy often aren’t. Dr. Schermer recently shared how he began
health effects, including worsened dental health. Whole wheat options, on the flip side, help control blood sugar levels and make you feel fuller longer. You can also experiment with beans instead of rice and veggie noodles as an alternative to regular pasta. SNACK SMARTER. Our small nibbles throughout the day add up more quickly than we think. Worse, many of our favorite snacks are packed with sodium, sugar, and empty calories. Fortunately, some alternatives are just as tasty. Try nuts instead of crackers or chips to calm your craving for salt. Another alternative for chips and dip are crunchy vegetables and hummus. Meanwhile, fruit has fewer calories than granola and will also replace candy. Finally, feed your sweet tooth dark chocolate instead of milk or white varieties. We know how difficult it is to make many changes simultaneously, so pick one item on this list and start there. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can work up to another swap. Your whole body will thank you! Thank you for helping us grow our dental family! When you recommend our care to your friends and family, and they complete a new patient appointment, you will get a $50 gift card from us!
ordering Freshly lunches. When the company shut down, he subscribed to another option and didn’t notice how much fat, sodium, and sugar were in the meals until a staff member pointed it out. He’s now back to preparing his own food. It was a wise choice because our nutrition choices affect our whole lives, specifically our physical, mental, and oral health. Below are some simple food swaps that can have a larger impact. WATER IS BEST. Though it may be plain, there’s no better beverage than regular H20. Soda, juice, and smoothies all contain added sugar, harming your health and tooth enamel. Meanwhile, coffee, tea, and
wine discolor your teeth. And that’s not even to mention the excess calories! The more drinks you can substitute with water, the better off you’ll be.
DITCH WHITE FLOUR. Most pasta, rice, and bread we consume isn’t doing us any favors. White grains turn to sugar and can have many undesirable
LEAH’S BAD DAD JOKES OF THE MONTH
Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches
Inspired by Delish.com
This summer salad is both hearty and healthy!
Ingredients •
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1 lb skirt steak, fat trimmed 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp light brown sugar
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Black pepper
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large lemon, juiced 6 cups baby arugula
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
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Kosher salt
Directions 1. In a large resealable plastic bag or baking dish, combine steak, vinegar, garlic, and brown sugar. Marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. 2. Remove steak from marinade, coat with vegetable oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. 3. On a grill or pan set to high heat, cook steak until desired doneness. Rest 5–10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. 4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make dressing. Season with salt and pepper. 5. In a large serving bowl, add arugula, peaches, blue cheese or feta, and steak. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
A: Pen-guins!
Q: What does corn say when it gets a compliment?
A: Aw, shucks!
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