Thanksgiving is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Thanksgiving has traditionally been a celebration of blessing of the year, including the harvest.
Thanksgiving is a holiday infamous for many different verities dishes, many which are not healthy. Here are a few tips to keep in mind while celebrating this special holiday.
Appetizers: Cheese plate that includes cheese cut into small cubes. Nuts in different flavors, pickles, turkey slices, dried no sugar added fruits.
Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein that help fortifies the surface of the teeth.
Chewing crunchy nuts produces saliva, and chewing on vegetables produce lots of saliva to wash away bacteria.
Side dish: green beans sautéed in sesame oil helps reduce the effects of plaque
Dessert: fresh pears/apples slices with honey and yogurt dip is a good satisfying dessert to help neutralize acid on the surface of the teeth
Beverages: tap water that contains fluoride to help reduce damage to the enamel caused by acids, and fighting cavities. (To make it fun you can infuse your water with apples and cinnamon)