{"id":469,"date":"2020-03-03T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=469"},"modified":"2020-03-13T17:49:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:49:38","slug":"celebrate-national-nutrition-month-with-these-teeth-friendly-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/celebrate-national-nutrition-month-with-these-teeth-friendly-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Nutrition Month with these Teeth-Friendly Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_194140856__1583428228_32935-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"apple &amp; cheese dish prepared for National Nutrition Month \" class=\"wp-image-470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_194140856__1583428228_32935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_194140856__1583428228_32935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_194140856__1583428228_32935.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring has officially <em>sprung<\/em>, but there is something else that\u2019s quite important going on this March\u2014it\u2019s National Nutrition Month! It\u2019s a time where healthcare providers of all kinds highlight the importance of what we eat for our overall wellbeing. Thankfully, when it comes to your oral health, there are a number of nutritious and tasty treats out there that are proven to dramatically lower your risk for problems like cavities and gum disease. The next time you\u2019re at the grocery store (or shopping online), be sure to include the following items in your cart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Apples <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples come in various sizes and colors, and their flavor\ncan range from astonishingly sweet to incredibly sour, but they all have at\nleast one thing in common\u2014they are great for your teeth! Thanks to their\nfibrous nature, whenever you eat an apple, it actually scrubs your teeth of\nplaque and other food particles. It also stimulates saliva production, which is\nyour mouth\u2019s natural cleaner. Having an apple as a snack is a great way to\nstave off hunger <em>and <\/em>give your smile\na thorough cleansing at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many different types of cheeses that it\u2019s basically\nimpossible to try them all in a lifetime. In addition to being delicious,\ncheese also contains valuable minerals like calcium, which is essential for\nbuilding and maintaining strong tooth enamel. Whether you prefer cheddar,\nprovolone, or Monterey Jack, having a piece of cheese here and there can create\na much healthier smile in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Yogurt <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to cheese, yogurt can also help fortify your teeth\nby providing your body with the minerals it needs to make sturdy enamel. The\nonly catch is that you have to be careful and avoid the varieties of yogurt\nthat are packed with added sugar. Be sure to look at the nutrition facts on the\npackage before taking some home. Plain yogurt is your best bet in most cases,\nand if you need a little sweetness, you can just add a little honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Teeth-Friendly Sweets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about nutrition and teeth, the overall message tends to be, \u201cSugar is bad, you should always avoid sugar.\u201d While this is largely true, it\u2019s unreasonable to think that a person should forgo sweets <em>forever<\/em>. Rather than swearing off sugar for good, make sure that the treats you enjoy are the best variety for your teeth, as in you can eat them quickly and they won\u2019t linger in your mouth for too long. A good example of this is chocolate. You can chew and swallow it in seconds, and it\u2019s easy to rinse out your mouth to remove any leftover sugar afterward. Now, you can enjoy a treat completely guilt-free, just make sure it\u2019s only occasionally! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Leafy Greens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about nutrition, it can\u2019t be emphasized enough\njust how good green vegetables are for your smile as well as your entire body!\nFoods like lettuce, spinach, kale, and mustard greens are packed to the brim\nwith vitamins and minerals that keep tooth enamel healthy and strong. Plus,\nthey also fill you up without exposing you to excess starch or sugar, meaning\nyou\u2019ll feel less \u201cweighed down\u201d and more energized even after a sizeable meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating a diet that\u2019s great for your body and teeth doesn\u2019t have to be bland and flavorless. There are many different types of the foods listed above, and with minimal know-how in the kitchen, you can change things up and create completely new dishes that will help your smile shine for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a><\/em><em> is a family, restorative, and cosmetic\ndentist who practices at El Reno Family Dentistry. In addition to providing a\ncomprehensive array of services for patients of all ages, he\u2019s also happy to\noffer up-to-date diet advice so people can largely avoid cavities and gum\ndisease in the first place. To learn more about tooth-friendly foods and how\nyou can incorporate them into your daily life, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/contact.html\">give us a call today<\/a>.\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has officially sprung, but there is something else that\u2019s quite important going on this March\u2014it\u2019s National Nutrition Month! It\u2019s a time where healthcare providers of all kinds highlight the importance of what we eat for our overall wellbeing. 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