While you don\u2019t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into our bodies. The Academy has designated the month of March for focusing the public\u2019s awareness on what they eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What Not to Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The academy points out that the foods you eat have a direct effect on the health of your teeth and specifically on tooth decay. Bacteria rely on carbohydrates to thrive. That is why the doctor and our team at George Salem and Associates, PC tell our patients to cut back on both candy and sweets. They consist of simple sugars that feed the bacteria in your mouth and enhance tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s the hidden sugars that will cost you, though. Get in the habit of reading labels on food and looking for products with added sugar. This includes ingredients that end with the suffix \u201cose.\u201d When it comes to nutrition, these foods offer little value beyond satisfying that sweet tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What You Should Eat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Turn to foods that not only taste good but are good for your teeth too. Dairy products, for example, provide the body with nutritional items that support tooth enamel. Foods high in protein feature phosphorus, a nutrient critical to oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t really go wrong by adding color to your diet, either. Fruits and vegetables make for a colorful plate and a healthy meal. Use some caution with acidic fruits like oranges or even tomatoes, because the acid can erode tooth enamel. It is better to include these foods in a meal instead of eating them by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, good nutrition is something you should worry about all year long, not just when celebrating National Nutrition Month. March just serves as a fun reminder that eating right is a proactive step in managing your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We encourage you to give us a call at our Braintree, Massachusetts office to learn more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While you don\u2019t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into our bodies. The Academy has designated the month of March for focusing the public\u2019s awareness on what they eat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n