{"id":893,"date":"2019-01-30T18:25:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T18:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=893"},"modified":"2019-02-06T18:30:05","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T18:30:05","slug":"want-healthier-gums-follow-these-dietary-tips-from-a-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/want-healthier-gums-follow-these-dietary-tips-from-a-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Want Healthier Gums? Follow These Dietary Tips from a Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Want to enjoy healthier gums?\nStart by watching what you eat. Onions, leafy greens, and reduced-fat dairy\nproducts are great choices. These foods are rich in vitamins and minerals and\nlow in sugars and simple starches. All of them can help you to enjoy a better\nreport from your dentist<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Onions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Think of these as a natural\nantibiotic for your mouth. Onions contain antibacterial properties that can cut\nyour risk of tooth decay and gum disease. It\u2019s easy to add them to your diet.\nYou can use them in salads, sandwiches, soups, etc. Try red or green onions for\na delicious alternative to the traditional white variety. You can also saut\u00e9\nthem for a milder taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-Starchy Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fresh veggies are among the\nhealthiest foods you can eat. But it\u2019s important to steer clear of starchy\nitems like white potatoes and green peas, which can actually increase your risk\nof dental problems. Opt instead for leafy greens like cabbage, spinach, and\nkale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other good choices include\ncarrots, celery, and broccoli. It\u2019s best to eat these foods raw or minimally\nprocessed. Skip sugary salad dressings and try oil and vinegar instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This delicious drink has\npowerful anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to protect not only your\ngums but all of your body tissues. Remember to use a non-calorie sweetener\ninstead of sugar or honey. You can also get your green tea benefits from\nnutritional supplements if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citrus Fruits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oranges, lemons, limes, and\ngrapefruits are some of the delicious examples of this vitamin-packed family of\nsuper foods. The natural sugars found in fruit are less likely to cause tooth\nproblems than the processed variety used in packaged desserts. Citrus fruits\nare high in vitamins, fiber, and other nutritional essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced-Fat Dairy Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lower-fat versions of milk,\ncheese, and yogurt contain not only calcium but casein, a protein that protects\ntooth enamel. Look for brands of yogurt that are high in protein and have no\nadded sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shiitake Mushrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These contain lentinan, which\nprotects against plaque formation. You can saut\u00e9 the mushrooms or simply chop\nthem up and add them to your favorite dishes for a bit of exotic flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeds, Nuts, and Legumes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These contain plenty of\nomega-3 fatty acids, which promote clean arteries and proper blood flow to all\nparts of your body, including your teeth and gums. Not only that, but these\nfoods help to keep your teeth clean in between brushings. Enjoy them by\nthemselves or as a delicious ingredient in salads and other healthy foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuna and Salmon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are packed with protein\nyet are low in harmful saturated fat. They are an extremely versatile menu item\nthat you can bake, broil, or grill. Try tuna burgers for a tasty alternative to\nground beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good nutrition is essential\nto any fitness plan. The foods in this post will not only promote good gum\nhealth, they\u2019ll help you to enjoy more energy and a better quality of life\noverall. What better way to lay the groundwork for a happy and successful 2019?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. St. Clair has been\npracticing dentistry in Massachusetts for over 20 years. He earned his dental\ndegree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and is a proud member of\nthe American Dental Association (ADA). You can reach his office online<\/a> or by\ncalling (978) 948-2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Want to enjoy healthier gums? Start by watching what you eat. Onions, leafy greens, and reduced-fat dairy products are great choices. These foods are rich in vitamins and minerals and low in sugars and simple starches. All of them can help you to enjoy a better report from your dentist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=893"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":895,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/893\/revisions\/895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}