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Posted on 1/10/2019 by Lemond Hunter |
 Eating more fruits and vegetables will affect the health of your gums and teeth positively. They minimize the amount of time that you expose your teeth to acid while also stimulating your mouth to produce more saliva to wash away leftover food and reduce acidity as well. Here's a sample rainbow diet for you to explore. Red ApplesApples give you a fresh breath while also cleaning off plaque from your teeth. Strawberries and red peppers provide you with vitamin c that helps to keep your gums healthy. The red peppers are also packed with anti-inflammatory benefits.OrangeCarrots and pumpkins are a great source of vitamin A. Chewing raw carrots protects you from having a dry mouth by stimulating the mouth to generate mouth-cleansing saliva. This ensures that your mucous membranes stay healthy.Butternut squash is rich in potassium and vitamin C. The potassium is good for neutralizing any acid that could corrode your teeth. YellowCheeses are a great source of calcium that is important for building strong bones and teeth. Like red peppers, yellow peppers are also packed with vitamin c and anti-inflammatory benefits.GreenGreen leafy vegetables such as asparagus, chard, spinach, lettuce, and kale, are a good source of iron, vitamin k, beta-carotene, phosphorous, magnesium, and calcium. These combined helps to keep the teeth healthy and strong by protecting your gums from cell damage and infectious bacteria. The calcium gives you strong bones as well.Rich in folic acid, broccoli keeps your gums healthy, and it helps to protect the unborn babies in pregnant mothers from developing cleft lips. BlueBlueberries contain among the highest percentages of antioxidants that help to keep away diseases while supporting the growth of new cells all over the body. Also, they are full of vitamin c and vitamin k.VioletAcai berries help to boost your immunity due to their high antioxidant content. Eggplants have vitamin c, vitamin k, folic acid, and potassium. All of these work together to keep your oral health at its best.Reach out today to get an in-depth perspective on your nutritional needs from our team of experts. We will also give you expert advice on how to protect yourself from gum disease. |
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