Everyone loves a summer gathering in Motown. Parties, picnics, and barbecues bring family and friends together in Metro Detroit to enjoy the warm weather, good times, and the outdoor food! Guests usually ask what they can bring, whether it’s a big bag of Better Made chips or a cold Faygo.
At DeCapite Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we want everyone in Livonia and the Motor City to ask their guests to bring healthier options.
Dr. Jim DeCapite suggests these four great summer foods for healthy, happy outdoor gatherings:
- Crunchy fruits and vegetables: Summer in the city means it’s the perfect time for fresh fruits that are good for dental health. Fruit and vegetable trays with apples, pears, seedless watermelon, strawberries, carrots, celery, and raw broccoli are good for teeth and for the rest of the body! Of course, they’re all delicious when served cold and fresh!
- Cheese and other dairy products: What’s a grilled burger without a tasty slice of melted cheese? Cheese trays are also great to serve at a Westside summer cookout. Dairy products, including milk and yogurt, are high in calcium and phosphorus and that helps protect and strengthen enamel. These delicious treats may also reduce the potential for gum disease.
- Water: Instead of sugary drinks, like soda or sports drink, the most refreshing beverage for a party or barbecue is ice cold water. For a little more taste, add some fruit slices to a cool pitcher of fluoridated water. It’s good for dental health and looks pretty on the picnic table!
- Sugarless gum: Replace the sugary mints provided by friends and family after dinner with pieces of sugarless gum. Chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after meals may also help prevent tooth decay!
Summer is a great time for getting together with friends and family for a good meal. At DeCapite Family and Cosmetic Dentistry we want that meal to be fun and healthy!
While enjoying the good times of summer vacation, make sure to take time for a good dental checkup and cleaning. Contact us today for an appointment or back to school checkup. Our office is conveniently located in Livonia, near the intersection of Schoolcraft and Merriman Roads. We accept new patients and, of course, all emergencies.
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This informative post, about summer eating, dental health, family and cosmetic dentistry, and patient care, is brought to you by DeCapite Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Livonia Michigan.
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31644 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
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The content of this blog article about outdoor eating and fun is intended solely for informational purposes and is not intended to be offered as medical or dental advice in any manner or form. Always consult a dentist, doctor or licensed medical professional with any questions.
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