9 Things to stop buying.

Here is a list of 9 favorite, but unhealthy foods, I want you to stop using, along with a list of proposed alternatives:
1. Potato chips. These guy are way high in fat and it's impossible to eat just a few.
As an alternative, go for the baked varieties.
2. Granola. This hippy favorite is also too high in fat.
Use only sparingly or as a topper for yogurt.
3. Ice cream is a tasty treat, but way high in fat and sugar.
Go for sherbert or frozen yogurt instead.
4. Pizza with high fat toppings such as pepperoni, sausage and extra cheese.
Go for 2 slices only, of thin crust pizza and add a salad.
5.  Fake fruit juice drinks are loaded with sugar and empty calories.
Aways go for the 100% fruit juices.
6. Skip the (cheese) dip!
If you can stand the taste, go for a hummus dip with veggies and baked chips.
7. Avoid frozen meals that are fried or creamy.
Instead, go for frozen meals of lean protein, veggies, whole grains and low-fat sauce.
8. Sorry, but Mac + Cheese is low in fiber and loaded with fat.
Try a whole wheat pasta blend with your favorite tomato sauce.
9. Avoid breaded fish sticks.
Shrimp are a tasty and healthy alternative. Eat with cocktail sauce, grilled or stir fried with veggies.

Now, was that so bad????
Dr. Brian

Dry Mouth????

Saliva plays a vital role in our oral health as well as our overall general sense of well being. It is nature's main way of protecting the hard and soft tissues of the mouth. It is a substance we take for granted until such time as one notes a sense of oral dryness. It is increasingly common in developed countries where an aging population is consuming multiple medications to promote health and longevity. Many such meds contribute to decreased saliva flow. A quick set of 5 questions can help with the diagnosis. A yes to at least one of these questions may be an indication that saliva flow is not what it should be.
1. Does your mouth usually feel dry?
2. Does your mouth feel dry when eating a meal?
3. Do you have difficulty swallowing dry foods?
4. Do you need to sip liquids in order to swallow dry foods?
5. Is the amount of saliva in your mouth inadequate most of the time.
If you feel that your mouth is uncomfortably dry, see us about the options to provide relief.
Dr. Brian