recipe for healthy teeth

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie – A Recipe For Strong, Healthy Teeth

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Keep your smile bright and your teeth healthy! Just like your bones, your teeth stay strong when you consume enough calcium and vitamin D. Milk, Strawberries and broccoli are all foods that can help prevent trips to the dentist. Enjoy this Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie to get some cavity-fighting nutrients.

Refreshing and easy to make, one serving provides almost twice the amount of vitamin C you need for an entire day! Consume tooth-strengthening calcium and vitamin D from the milk in this strawberry smoothie.

During your next appointment at Eric Yaremko, DMD, PS make sure to ask your hygienist for other tips for keeping your smile bright.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 2 kiwi, peeled and quartered (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoon mint, fresh, chopped, plus two sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, granulated, or sugar substitute
  • 1 cup ice cubes, crushed

Preparation

Combine the milk, strawberries, kiwis, chopped mint, sugar or sugar substitute, and ice in a blender or food processor. Blend until desired consistency.  Garnish with fresh mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving
Calories: 155
Total Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 81 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 8 g

Source: JoyBauer.com