by Pride Dental | May 30, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition
In a world growing ever more health-conscious, it’s common to see labels such as “natural,” “organic,” and “fresh.” But where “organic” at least has a legal definition, those others do not. And the same goes for foods labeled as “local,” which can mean a lot of...
by Pride Dental | Mar 14, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Oral Health
Natural sugars eaten in whole foods are one thing; added sugars are quite another. Among other things, too much sugar fuels chronic inflammation that can drag down oral and systemic health alike. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. As Robert...
by Pride Dental | Mar 7, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition
Did you see the recent Mercola article on “the latest ‘diet’ fad,” fortified artificial sweeteners? It was a good article, but adding vitamins and other “healthy” ingredients to fake sweeteners is nothing new. Back in 2011, the product was Splenda Essentials. Three...
by Pride Dental | Feb 21, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health
Originally posted September 13, 2018; updated You already know that sugars are bad for your teeth, but it’s not just about soda, candy, and other sweet treats. Starchy carbs are a problem, as well – bread, pasta, crackers, and other foods made with refined grains, for...
by Pride Dental | Jan 17, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition
If you’re like most folks, around New Year’s, you find yourself reassessing things in your life – particularly with respect to your health. One common reassessment? Caffeine consumption. But while coffee is the number one source of this stimulant, you’ll find it in...
by Pride Dental | Oct 11, 2018 | Diet & Nutrition
One excellent protein source we didn’t mention last time is fish – which appears to be an increasingly popular choice. In fact, just after we published last week’s post, we stumbled upon a new survey which showed just how much more popular it’s become. Over the past...
