There is a great deal of focus in today’s society on eating and drinking in a healthy manner. What we put into our bodies has a huge impact on our overall health, which includes both how we look and how healthy we are inside. However, did you know that what you eat can also have a major impact on smaller aspects of your health, such as that of your teeth and gums? Dental care is very important, and brushing and flossing habits are of vital importance, but what you eat also has a huge impact on your teeth and gums. So, while a visit to http://www.topdentists.com/ advice on dental health and oral hygiene can never hurt, you may also want to learn a bit about what foods can help your teeth. Here are a few examples

• Celery – This is a surprise to many people, but celery is actually one of the most commonly mentioned types of food when it comes to eating and tooth care. The bottom line, however, is that celery is naturally abrasive, and can clean and protect your teeth quite thoroughly simply as you chew it. The vegetable scratches away plaque, and can even thread through your teeth in an almost floss-like manner as well – it’s teeth cleaning while snacking.

• Kiwi – One of the important aspects of your gums that keeps them healthy is the collagen naturally contained within them. However, you will lose some of this collagen if you do not consume enough vitamin C, and kiwi is extremely rich in this helpful vitamin. The same can be said of oranges, or even most natural orange juice as well.

• Dairy – As you know, milk, cheese and other dairy products are strong in calcium content, and calcium can help you to maintain strength in your bones. For the purposes of keeping your teeth healthy, you can consider them the same as your other bones in this regard, as a high calcium intake will strengthen your teeth and prevent damage or decay over time.

• Water – Finally, the most important thing you can do for your teeth and gums is to consume the recommended daily amount of water. Water naturally hydrates your gums, keeping them healthy, and also washes away plaque buildup in your mouth. Other liquids – even healthy juices and teas – can actually cause plaque buildup, but a steady intake of water can help to flush your mouth out throughout the day, while keeping you and your gums hydrated.

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Have you been successful in your weight-loss goals? Ready for a new look? Progresso is excited to announce the return of their Souper You Contest giving you the chance to win an incredible makeover! By telling Progresso why you deserve a makeover and what you love about their soup, you could have the chance to win one of three ultimate makeover experiences in Hollywood this Spring! The ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood includes a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California where the winners will receive a head-to-toe makeover including hair and makeup, guided shopping spree with a $1,000 fashion retailer gift card, $1,000 spending money and 2 tickets to this season’s live finale of NBC’s The Biggest Loser! Just visit www.SouperYou.com and submit your photo with a brief essay about why you love Progresso soups and why you deserve a makeover. But hurry! The deadline is February 22nd!

The top ten finalists will be announced on March 12th. Also, tune into The Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c, and be sure to visit the Progresso Facebook page.

Click here to to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup!

Win It:

One lucky reader will win a Progresso Souper You Prize Pack that includes 2 VIP Coupons good for one FREE Progresso Soup, and a copy of “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVD! For your first required entry, leave a comment below answering this question – Which of the Progresso Soup flavors are you most excited to incorporate into your weight management plan this New Year? Want additional entries? Place a link on your blog telling your readers about this giveaway and let me know that you did. You can also get additional entries by mentioning this giveaway on Twitter, make sure you use my twitter name @healthykrit so I know you did this as well! All entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on February 13th. Thie winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 14th. Good Luck!!!!

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Hello Blog World! I know, I know, where the hell have I been. Well, let me tell you-I needed the time away. I thought once Gregg and I got married our life would settle down a little…boy I should have known. So much has happened in the last few months I don’t even know where to start, but I guess if I am going to get back into blogging I have to start right HA. So, hold on, it’s going to be a rocky ride

The first thing you need to know is that I am going to be an Aunt again! My brother Jeremy and my sister in law Amy are expecting! It’s so exciting because this is their first child and I get to be an aunt again. If you didn’t know, I have been an aunt since I was one-so this isn’t new to me but it’s still exciting. This will be my 11^th time being an aunt-well, technically 12^th time. I know, how can it technically be the 12^th time? Well, I am glad you asked-my brother Joe is getting married in June to his fiancée Stephanie. Stephanie has a daughter named Audrina. Joe and Steph will be getting married on June 29^th and Jeremy and Amy are expecting in July so technically I will be getting a niece in June and then another niece/nephew in July. Let me tell ya-I love that this is all happening because I am such a family person. I grew up with my parents, 5 brothers and 1 sister so I absolutely LOVE family and couldn’t be happier for everyone!

The next thing you probably don’t know is that I recently quit my job. This was something that I needed to do. Without getting into it too much, let’s just say the job wasn’t for me and I needed something more challenging. So, I took a job offer with a WONDERFUL company that encourages their employees to learn and grown with the company. They have this awesome thing in place called a Succession Plan-who knew!

Besides welcoming a few more people into our family and the job change-there is something that I have been hiding from you all….part of the reason I haven’t been blogging. Are you ready? I have gained weight…not a ton, but enough. So, I have rejoined weightwatchers for good. I just signed up for it this week. Let me tell you, it is so different than the original plan….I am kind of nervous. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t. But I will succeed just like I did last time!

One more thing you have missed….not only am I going to get back on track with my weight, I am also getting back on track with my activity. My brother Jeremy and I have signed up for the San Diego Half Marathon in June; so I have been training for that. Also, Gregg and I have signed up for a warrior dash in August and tough mudder in September. It’s going to be crazy, but you will be kept in the loop the whole way. I know I haven’t been the best at blogging, but my new years resolution was to get back into blogging and to come up with a plan-so I have decided to divide my blog into 7, yes 7 different sections. These sections will be life updates, giveaways, recipe make-over, weekly grocery lists, weekly meal plans, workout updates and Q&A. I think this will be a good way to keep you all in the loop as to what exactly is going on with me. You will get the opportunity to follow my weight loss and exercise efforts. I will also be tracking my progress too!

I hope you all like the new and improved Health Living! See you soon

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