Kissing Leads to Tooth Decay?
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association the cavity-causing bacteria found in saliva may be able to travel mouth to mouth during the blissful moments of kissing.
No need to stop puckering up - simply practice good oral hygiene and persuade your partner to do the same.
5 Tips to Add More Nutritional Value to Foods:
Spinach - toss fresh leaf spinach on salads, sandwiches, lasagna...anything.
Better Oatmeal - for a calcium boost, add skim milk instead of water to your instant oatmeal.
Smoothies - use frozen bananas instead of crushed ice for a nutritious twist.
Captain Crunch Meets Grape Nuts - if you normally eat sweet breakfast cereals, try mixing a bit of your favorite cereal in with a better-for-you brand.
Better for You Muffins - by adding oatmeal or dried fruits to your muffin mix, you'll add fiber and flavor.
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