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Favorites Foods for Summer Smiles

July 23, 2015 By Sara Fossum

If you love to picnic in Colorado, consider some of these healthy recipes!

Summer is a pretty sweet time to be a Coloradan. From farmer’s markets to local cuisine, we’ve got the foods that your teeth crave. In several studies, nutrients in fruits and vegetables such as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants have been associated with reduced risk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colorado, Recipes & Nutrition Tagged With: alternative snacks, apple, healthy, healthy recipes, healthy snacks, melon, picnic, picnic basket, recipe, spinach, strawberry, summer, summertime

Make Time for Break Time: Lunchbox Ideas for Work

March 24, 2015 By Shelby Tatomir

alf of Americans don’t take a lunch break. This makes us less productive and more anxious and tired. Use our lunchbox ideas for fueling up during a proper lunch break at work.

Our brains need periodic breaks to refresh. Studies show taking breaks rather than “practice, practice, practice” can improve our performance. Make the most of your workdays by taking a lunch break away from your desk. Sounds like an easy to-do, right? Unfortunately, it may not … [Read more...]

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Don’t Let Memorial Day Bite You Back – Fruit Kabob Recipe

May 23, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

When we think of Memorial Day, we think of all the brave soldiers who defended our freedoms and the constitution of the United States. We are happy and proud to be a part of this great nation. Many people also think about nice weather and a family BBQ that brings friends and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: fruits, healthy body, healthy snacks, holidays, seasonal foods, strong teeth, Vitamin C

The Sweetest Obsession

March 8, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

Here in the United States, we are obsessed with all things sugar. The introduction of high-fructose corn syrup has led us to begin adding sugar to foods (and even non-foods) you wouldn’t think needed sugar. Certain drugs such as cough drops and cold syrup contain sugar as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, children and cavities, healthy snacks, sugar

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