My sugar free column in the IHPA (Virginia Commonwealth University Inter Health Professional Alliance) Newsletter for October 2017:
*Original article wording (newsletter has edited – for space – version and recipe):
You Have A Pretty Smile: Sugar’s Effect On Your Teeth
One really great thing that happens when you choose to live without sugar: you smile more. Your body feels better, you have a better attitude, you don’t get as sick … and this makes you happy! And while you are smiling, your teeth are showing. I have been sugar free for about 3 years and one of the things that I didn’t even think about were my teeth being whiter, stronger, and healthier. The last time I went to the dentist the woman cleaning my teeth could not stop talking about it. She told me that I didn’t have any cavities, I didn’t have much plaque, and my teeth were nice and white. I told her I didn’t eat sugar anymore, I didn’t really drink sodas, and I didn’t drink other things that had lots of sugar like coffee, tea, or juice. She told me that she wished everyone was like that because my teeth were doing so well. October is National Dental Hygiene Month, so why don’t you give your teeth a break and eat a little less sugar. Your body will thank you, your teeth will thank you, and your dentist will thank you. Less sugar means less cavities … and that means less money and time at the dentist. This week’s recipe tip is a great substitute for sugary snacks. Sugar free trail mix is easy to make and can be kept in your purse or child’s book bag for a quick snack instead of grabbing a candy bar. Below are the things I put in mine, but you can pick and choose to make your favorite combination! Happy trail mix to you until we meet again! (recipe at bottom of newsletter … click on link above)
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