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Back to School Lunches for Healthy Toddlers and Preschoolers

August 14, 2024 Sonja Deines

You might love whole grains and leafy greens, but getting your kids to show the same enthusiasm toward a healthy diet can be tricky. Here are some ways to encourage healthy eating for preschoolers.

You might love whole grains and leafy greens, but getting your kids to show the same enthusiasm toward a healthy diet can be tricky. To encourage a well-balanced diet for kids, here are three healthy eating activities for preschoolers. Encourage healthy eating Getting your … [Read more...]

Oral Health, Parenting, Recipes and Nutrition

How to Make Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce

June 26, 2023 Sonja Deines

If you love barbecue sauce but hate the excess sugar, check out this sugar-free barbecue sauce recipe that’s perfect for grilled chicken, pulled pork, and more!

What’s better to put on top of ribs, grilled chicken, or a pulled pork sandwich than barbecue sauce? Unfortunately, barbecue sauce is usually full of sugar. Common ingredients include ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, and molasses. Do your smile a favor and opt for this … [Read more...]

Health and Fitness, Idaho, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

How to keep your mouth healthy during the holidays

December 1, 2022 Sonja Deines

With the holidays right around the corner, here are some tips and tricks to keep your mouth healthy this holiday season.

The holiday season is here. For many people, this means indulging in more treats, sweets, and foods that aren’t quite healthy for their bodies or mouths. Don’t let the holidays get the best of your oral health! Check out our tips to keep your mouth healthy during the … [Read more...]

Holiday, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Eating apples with braces | More harm than good?

August 22, 2022 Sonja Deines

Eating apples with braces can cause serious damage to braces, specifically the incisor brackets. Check out these tips to enjoy your apples without causing damage to braces.

When you get braces, one of the first conversations you’ll have with your orthodontist will be about proper care for them—including what you can and cannot eat. Where do you think eating apples falls on the list? Many of the foods on your orthodontist’s “Do Not Eat” list are … [Read more...]

Idaho, Oral Health, Recipes and Nutrition

Hydration & Your Mouth: Oral Health Benefits of Water

May 12, 2022 Sonja Deines

Choosing water over other sugary beverages is a great way to keep your mouth clean and your teeth strong. Learn more about the oral health benefits of water.

Science shows that water keeps your brain functions strong, headaches at bay, and even helps you lose weight. However, water also benefits your mouth. Choosing water over sugary beverages is one of the best ways to care for your oral health. It’s time to put down the soda and … [Read more...]

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