Spring 2022 - How healthy is your kitchen?

How healthy is your kitchen?

What’s hiding in your freezer?*

Frozen fruits, veggies and lean meats, poultry and fish. Mostly convenient, low-calorie, high-sodium frozen dinners. Carb-heavy snacks and appetizers, plus plenty of sweet frozen treats.

While ice cream contains calcium, it’s usually full of sugar. One study showed people are more likely to eat in moderation when they purchase only small, individual servings.

Which of these can be found in your fridge? *

Fresh fruits, veggies, lean protein, eggs and low-sugar dairy products. Packaged fruit cups, higher-sugar yogurt and fattier red meat High-calorie snacks full of starches or sugar and processed meats.

Not all yogurts are created equal. While they all contain teeth-strengthening calcium, some yogurts are surprisingly high in sugar, especially if they come with add-ins.

What do you grab from the kitchen when you’re thirsty?*

Water, plain milk or unsweetened tea. Flavored or carbonated water, juice or chocolate milk. Soda, energy drinks or high-sugar or acidic sports drinks.

No sugar. No calories. Water prevents cavity-causing dry mouth while also cleaning your teeth. Is it the perfect beverage, or what?

What does your condiment collection contain?*

Salsa, hummus, hot sauce and plain yellow mustard. Honey mustard, vinaigrette dressing and siracha. Ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, ketchup and maple syrup.

Baby carrots and hummus make a super snack that’s low in fat and high in protein. Hummus promotes healthy cell growth in your mouth, while carrots help wash away cavity-causing bacteria.

What’s behind your pantry door?*

Beans, lentils, nuts, tuna and whole grains like brown rice and oatmeal. Pasta, boxed dinners and high-sodium soup. Mostly junk food — like cookies and toaster pastries, chips and crackers.

Nuts make a great snack or they can be added to yogurt, salads and more. They’re full of filling fiber, protein and healthy fats and they help clean your teeth as you crunch.

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