We all know to avoid certain foods (looking at you, sugar) to keep our teeth clean and healthy. But did you know that there are certain foods that you should be eating to make your teeth stronger?
Caitlin Grimes, D.D.S., of StoneCreek Dental Care in Alabama, has compiled a quick and easy recipe that will help keep your teeth strong, vibrant and healthy for years to come (when combined with proper brushing and flossing, of course)!
Sweet potatoes contain vitamin A, which helps to prevent dry mouth. The nutrients in sweet potatoes also help combat free-radicals, which damage cells in the body. Crunchy broccoli is a nutritional all-star that contains vitamin B, vitamin C, magnesium, beta-carotene and zinc. Finally, cheese is also surprisingly beneficial to your teeth! It is loaded with vitamin C, and is thought to protect your teeth from harmful acids.
Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Broccoli and Feta Recipe (source: Health(dot)com
Serving size: 2 Prep time: 15 minutes
2 Medium Sweet potatoes
3/4 Cup Broccoli florets, chopped
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Tsp. Minced garlic
Pinch of Crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp. and 4 Tsp. Feta cheese
1. Perforate potatoes with a fork, and microwave for 8 minutes, turning them over after 4 minutes.
2. Cook broccoli for 3 minutes in a medium skillet in boiling salted water; drain. Heat oil in skillet.
3. Sauté broccoli, garlic and pepper for 1 minute. Cut each potato lengthwise; push ends inward to form a pocket.
4. Crumble 1 tablespoon feta into each pocket. Fill each pocket with broccoli mixture and 2 teaspoons feta. Serve immediately.
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I enjoy finding new recipes, especially delicious healthy ones. I waas not aware that cheese could help protect your teeth from harmful acids.
I love eating healthy food like this and this is a healthy sweet potato recipe that I want to try. Thanks for sharing.
I would eat this even if it didn’t have all the benefits. I eat sweet potatoes often. This will be good to add to my recipes.
I had no idea that sweet potatoes prevented dry mouth. I so want to try this recipe it really is something different and sounds so good.
What a Delicious Recipe Loved stuffed potatoes. Never thought of stuffing a sweet potato! This recipe would be awesome for Thanksgiving Dinner. I pinned it so I have it . Thank You So much for sending me this New Idea . Have a great day..