Healthy Diet Importance
A healthy diet is important to provide the nutrients needed for your body to function properly. A well-balanced diet includes the six food groups, each of which has different benefits for your body. Eating a variety of foods ensures that your body will get all the nutrients it needs to be and stay healthy.
Choose a balance of foods wisely from each of the six groups:
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Grains, half of them whole grains
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Vegetables, especially dark green or orange-colored ones
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Fruits
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Milk products, such as low-fat yogurt or low fat cottage cheese
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Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts
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Oils, most of them from fish, nuts and vegetable oils |
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Eat foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and salt (sodium)
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Avoid a high sugar diet which can increase tooth decay
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Drink water between meals, which is good for overall health. Also if you drink water after eating it helps to wash away food particles |
A healthy diet will help to prevent diseases linked to being overweight, diabetes and heart disease. Having a healthy diet helps to keep your mouth healthy too. It will help keep your teeth and gums healthy in combination with flossing once a day, brushing twice a day and your regular 6-month appointments. For further information contact our office at (833) 432-1457. |