Welcome to the Team, Arginine!
Hi Critters,
Oswald here! Well, summer is officially in full swing! This summer, we have been to many family BBQs at Robin Hood Park in Keene, NH. Have you ever been there before? You can swim and grill; the kids even loved playing on the play set. Oh boy, do we love summertime!
I love packing healthy snack options for the kids and me, especially during our summer adventures around the Monadnock region. So, let’s chat about healthy snacks!
We learned at a dental conference this past spring that foods high in Arginine are highly beneficial from a caries prevention perspective. What is arginine? Arginine is an amino acid that plays an important role in many different health processes for your body. It is an amino acid that is naturally found in saliva.
Arginine plays a role in the following:
• Caries prevention: Arginine can protect against dental caries by reducing lactic acid production and increasing plaque pH.
• Tooth nourishment: Arginine and fluoride can really work together. Arginine can enhance fluoride’s remineralization effect. Studies have shown that toothpaste containing 1.5% arginine and fluoride can help prevent dental decay.
• Sensitive teeth: Arginine can create a protective barrier over sensitive areas of the tooth, similar to what fluoride can also do.
In addition to these awesome dental benefits, arginine can also contribute to the health of the total body.
It can help with:
• Lowers blood pressure
• Healthy fetal development
• Quicker hospital recovery
• Anti-aging effects
What are some foods high in Arginine?
• Steamed crab
• Watermelon
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Pine Nuts
• Soy Milk
• Braised Beef
• Turkey
• Chicken Breast
• Steamed Shrimp
• Spirulina
• Dairy
Now that we know what foods are high in arginine, think about including some in your summer lunches!? Turkey rollups with cheese and lettuce…with some watermelon on the side? Yum!
We hope you are staying cool, eating healthy, and coming to visit us at 113 Railroad Street in Keene this summer!
Stay flossy,
Oswald 😊
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