Soda is one of the top sources of “energy” for kids ages two to 18. We call the energy gained from soda “empty calories” because it provides the opposite of what a nutrient dense-food would provide. The added sugars in soda are associated with a range of chronic diseases: … [Read more...]
Recipe + Health Benefits of Broccolini
Broccolini, the cousin of broccoli, is the perfect vegetable. Not only is it a milder flavor than traditional broccoli, but it is provides more health benefits, too! This hearty green veggie has all these wonderful vitamins and minerals that promote oral and overall health: … [Read more...]
Recipe: Rosemary Lemon-Baked Salmon with Mint Yogurt Sauce | Oral and Overall Health Benefits
Salmon is one of our favorite meals because there are so many health benefits. Dress it up with rosemary, lemon and a mint yogurt sauce to pack an even healthier punch! Oral and Overall Health Benefits of Eating Salmon Salmon is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that … [Read more...]
Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults
Our teeth determine how our mouth functions. Since we are no longer gnawing on dinosaur bones, our jaws have become smaller, but our teeth have remained the same. When our mouths are too small to accommodate our teeth, it contributes to crooked or crowded teeth. When our … [Read more...]
Smoke-Free Smiles: 4 Reasons to Quit
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for nearly 480,000 deaths annually. Even though reports exclaim that cigarette smoking is at an all-time low, we are far from the goal of extinguishing an addiction with … [Read more...]
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