Fantastic Fall Foods

Your oral health is very important to your overall well-being. You must not only go to your regular dental visit, brush and floss, but you must also be weary of the food you putting in your mouth.

We have just entered November and what is this month all about?  Thanksgiving! We are in the fall season which not only brings about environmental changes, but also puts healthier foods into season. Once we get it into November it normal to think about Thanksgiving and automatically start drooling over the thought of turkey. But as we feast we should try and incorporate the healthiest foods. Here is a list of 5 healthy fall foods for you and your family.

Apples: 

Apples can be eaten alone as a snack or baked into your favorite dishes, such as apple pies. There’s a variety apples you can to choose from such as Granny Smith, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples.

Health Benefits: 
Full of Antioxidants
Provides Dietary Fiber
Harvest Season:
August - November 

Pumpkins:

Even though Halloween is over pumpkin are still a good choice. Pumpkins are great for pies, muffins and even its seeds eaten by themselves.

Health Benefits: 
Source of Potassium
Source of Fiber
Source of Vitamin B

Harvest Season: 

October - February

Squash:

Squash is a vegetable that is great as a side dish, paired with pasta or even cab be pureed and used as a dip. 

Health Benefits: 
Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Source of Vitamin A

Harvest Season:

October - February

Pomegranates:

 This fruit can be eaten alone, but also its juices serve as a great marinade and its seeds are often tossed into salads.  

Health Benefits:
Great Antioxidant
Source of Vitamin C
Source of Folate

Harvest Season: 

August - December

Brussels Spouts: 

Brussels Sprouts are vegetables that are great for salads, pasta dishes and can also be paired as a side to main courses.

Health Benefits: 
Source of Vitamin C
Source of Vitamin K
Source of Folate
Source of Iron 

Harvest Season: 

September - March

Remember it is very important to your oral health that you eat right, especially when under orthodontic treatment. For more information on oral hygiene tips visit our website.