Is one type of chocolate better than another? What’s best to pack in a kid’s lunch? What are the best mouth-healthy dietary choices if you’re watching your weight?
Celebrate National Nutrition Month this March by finding the answers to these questions and more.
Chewing high-fiber foods boosts saliva flow, helping wash away food particles and bacteria.
Consider: celery, apple slices, carrot sticks
A key mineral for strengthening your teeth, calcium also protects your enamel from decay.
Consider: cheese, milk, leafy green vegetables, soy products, calcium-fortified juices.
A necessary ingredient for health gums, vitamin C protects against gum disease and loss of adult teeth.
Consider: carrots, sweet potatoes, oranges, leafy greens
Phosphorus-rich foods strengthen your teeth and provide valuable protein. These foods help protect and rebuild your tooth enamel.
Consider: meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs.
When you need a boost of caffeine, try tea. As long as you don’t add sugar, green and black teas can help control cavity-causing bacteria. These teas may also reduce inflammation and help prevent gum disease.
Consider: switching from coffee to black or green tea
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