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| 11 Foods that Whiten Teeth | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 11 2014, 02:53 AM (203 Views) | |
| AquarianLove | May 11 2014, 02:53 AM Post #1 |
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Celery Celery protects your teeth in two ways, says Lana Rozenberg, D.D.S., a holistic dentist and founder of Rozenberg Dental Day Spa in New York City. The extra chewing it requires produces plenty of saliva, which neutralizes the bacteria Streptococcus mutans that causes cavities. Additionally, chomping on naturally abrasive foods massages gums and cleans between teeth. Try This: Snack on a handful of raw celery or carrots once a day. Strawberries One member of the berry family, the strawberry, contains an enzyme that actually whitens your teeth. Mash a large strawberry and then rub it on your teeth with your finger for about a minute. Rinse, and then floss to remove seeds. Sesame seeds According to fossils, our Paleolithic ancestors had great teeth. Anthropologists suggest that this is partly due to the cleansing action of primitive foods like seeds, which slough off plaque and help build tooth enamel. Sesame seeds, for example, are also high in calcium, which helps preserve the bone around your teeth and gums. Try This: Sprinkle a tablespoon of sesame seeds on salads and steamed vegetables a few times a week for a gentle teeth cleaning and 87 mg of calcium. Cheese Studies show that cheese, with its low carbohydrate and high calcium and phosphate content, provides several benefits for your teeth. It helps balance your mouth's pH (an acidic pH encourages the growth of cavity-causing bacteria). Cheese also preserves and rebuilds tooth enamel and produces saliva, which kills the bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease. Try This: Enjoy a 1-inch cube (about 1/2 ounce) of cheese after dinner instead of a sweet dessert. Green tea Green tea (Camellia sinensis) contains substances called catechins that kill the bacteria in your mouth that turn sugar into plaque (a sticky mass of bacteria, sugars, proteins, and fats that produces cavity-causing acid when it comes in contact with sugary or starchy foods). Catechins also wipe out the bacteria that cause bad breath. Try This: Drink 2 to 5 cups of green tea (regular or decaffeinated) a day, says Mindy Green, director of research at the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder, Colo. Consider making a thermos of green tea to drink at work. The night before, steep 3 to 4 green tea bags in 4 cups of boiling-hot water in a covered thermos for three to five minutes. Remove the bags. Serve the tea the next day over ice or after reheating it. Kiwis For their size, kiwis pack more vitamin C than any other fruit. In fact, one large kiwi supplies more than 100 percent of your recommended daily amount. If you don't get enough vitamin C, research shows that the collagen network in your gums can break down, making your gums tender and more susceptible to the bacteria that cause periodontal disease. Try This: Instead of topping your morning oatmeal with brown sugar, use a sliced kiwi. Onions Onions contain powerful antibacterial sulfur compounds. In a 1997 test tube study, onions killed various types of bacteria, including S. mutans. Research indicates that they are most powerful when eaten freshly peeled and raw. Of course, raw onions can do a number on your breath, so be sure to have some fresh parsley on hand. Try This: Add a few onion slices to salads and sandwiches each day Parsley Chewing parsley or mint leaves after a pungent meal will help you maintain sweet-smelling breath. These herbs contain monoterpenes, volatile substances that travel quickly from your bloodstream to your lungs, where their odor is released via your breath. Try This: Top zesty dishes with a few tablespoons of minced fresh parsley or garnish dessert with a few sprigs of fresh mint. Shiitake Mushrooms A study in Caries Research showed that lentinan, a sugar found in shiitake mushrooms, prevents mouth bacteria from creating plaque. Try This: A few times a week, add four to five sliced shiitakes to soups or stir-fries. Buy fresh shiitakes or dried ones, which can be reconstituted by soaking them in hot water for about 25 minutes before use. Wasabi Otherwise known as Japanese horseradish, this condiment not only provides zing to sushi, it also protects your teeth. A study in Biofactors revealed that the substances that make wasabi taste hot, called isothiocyanates, also inhibit the growth of cavity-causing bacteria. Try This: Eating wasabi a few times a week will protect you from cavities. For a smile-saving salad dressing, combine 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Water Drinking water keeps your gums hydrated and is the best way to stimulate saliva--your body's greatest defense against the bacteria that cause plaque and cavities. Rinsing your mouth with water also helps wash away trapped food particles that decompose in the mouth and cause bad breath. Try This: Aim to drink six 8-ounce glasses of purified water throughout each day to keep your gums (and whole body) hydrated and to stimulate saliva. If you can't brush your teeth after eating, be sure to rinse your mouth with water. http://www.naturalhealthmag.com/beauty/11-foods-whiten-teeth |
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| silly93 | May 11 2014, 03:06 AM Post #2 |
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Bam! Green teaOnly drink it when I have a cold. Not really big on caffeine. Bam! KiwisI'm a Kiwi fan for life. Bam! Bam! Bam! OnionsI should wear some goggles when cutting them. Bam! WaterI will forever stay loyal to water.
Edited by silly93, May 11 2014, 03:07 AM.
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| AquarianLove | May 11 2014, 03:26 AM Post #3 |
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LMAO You are crazy...BAM!! |
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| Liquid Sky | May 11 2014, 03:54 AM Post #4 |
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Great post, AL! Word to the wise, most wasabi is not really wasabi, it's actually coloured horseradish. Real wasabi is grated not the putty you usually get, if you ask the waiter for fresh wasabi you'll most likely get a plate of freshly grated real wasabi not green horseradish. |
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| silly93 | May 11 2014, 03:56 AM Post #5 |
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I just learned something new!
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| AquarianLove | May 11 2014, 12:05 PM Post #6 |
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Thankfully, I'm not a fan of wasabi. This is great info to pass on to others. I have a friend who eats it with almost everything. Will definitely alert her about this. |
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| Liquid Sky | May 11 2014, 12:33 PM Post #7 |
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/26/real-wasabi_n_5027341.html |
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