So that makes it a great time to take a moment to think about how you can be eating healthier! Remember, many of the foods and drinks that are considered unhealthy for your body are also unhealthy for your teeth! ChooseMyPlate has come great information on how you can can be more mindful of what, when, and how you eat.
Here are 10 Tips for a Great Plate as recommended by ChooseMyPlate:
1. Balance calories.
2. Enjoy your food, buy eat less.
3. Avoid over-sized portions.
4. Eat these foods more often: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or 1% milk and dairy products.
5. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
6. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.
7. Make half your grains whole grains.
8. Eat these foods less often: cakes, cookies, ice cream, sweetened drinks, fatty meats.
9. Compare sodium in foods. Choose reduced sodium, low sodium, or no salt added products.
10. Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
For more information on these tips, check out our facebook page or the ChooseMyPlate website, where you can also find many more helpful tips on eating healthier!
As your dentists, we know that your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body -- what you put into your mouth affects your overall well being as well as your teeth!
