A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including keeping your mouth clean and in good shape. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and other harm that can be done by improper dental care. In this YouTube playlist, you’ll find videos that show you how to make recipes for healthy teeth.
By blending strawberries with watermelon and putting the mixture into popsicle molds, you can freeze them to make healthy strawberry-watermelon popsicles. You can also make a tofu scramble by combining tofu, black beans, mushrooms, red bell pepper, minced garlic and other spices that can be found in the video. French toast can be made from eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and bread with an additional blueberry compote out of blueberries, brown sugar, water and maple syrup. By baking slices of sweet potatoes and brushing them with oil and salt, you can make a healthier alternative to starchy snacks. And for a sweet treat without sugar, use heavy whipping cream, sugar free chocolate, coffee and coffee extract for a sugar-free mocha mousse.
For other healthy recipes to consider, watch this video with additional nutritious recipes. With these resources, you’ll find out how to make a cheesy chicken broccoli casserole, creamy veggie dip, a piña colada smoothie, a very berry parfait and overnight oats. Watch registered dietitians partner with Delta Dental Foundation employees as they provide these healthy but delicious recipes and consider making them for yourself. Consider what makes them healthy and why they might be good for your teeth and body, being mindful of what you consume.
Use these recipes to create healthier alternatives to the sweets and treats you love. Eat healthy so that your body and smile can be healthy too!