Snacks are a great way to keep your energy up between meals. But don’t reach for that unhealthy bag of chips or a chewy granola bar that will aggravate your jaw. Take advantage of the bounty of fresh produce of the season, and try these TMJ-friendly ideas for a healthy and happy summer! Jaw-Friendly Veggies …
Why eat just one fruit or vegetable when you can eat several of them all at once. This Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad will make a delicious and refreshing meal on a hot summer day or at your next BBQ. We’re giving it a twist by adding watermelon as well! Avocado can also be included …
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What’s delicious, nutritious and perfectly celebrates Dairy Month and National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month? This strawberry shake! Shakes are a great way for TMD patients to get nutrients when chewing is difficult. As Dr. Pettit mentioned, sugar can damage your teeth, and refined sugar is particularly difficult for the body to process. Instead of …
National Chocolate Chip Day on May 15th is an opportunity to indulge in one of America’s favorite cocoa treats. Like we need a reason to enjoy chocolate chips! Cookies may be the first thing that comes to mind, but there are a lot of delicious ways to use chocolate chip morsels. Some of them are …
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April 14th is National Pecan Day! Here in Texas pecans are a big business. We’re the second largest producer in the country (after Georgia), and the pecan tree is also our official state tree. We’ll be celebrating with a variety of pecan-inspired goodies, including these Pecan Cookie Balls. INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter, softened 2 …
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There are a lot of ways to incorporate healthy grapefruit into your daily diet. One of the easiest and most delicious options is to include it in a salad. The grapefruit will give greens a delightful zest and the taste is robust enough to mix with flavorful ingredients without getting lost. This well-balanced grapefruit …
Show the people you care about some love with this TMJ-friendly Valentine’s Day treat. Taste of Home’s Mini Raspberry Mousse Parfait recipe is an indulgence that is easy on your jaw and waistline. Unlike sugary chocolates, each serving of this decadent mousse has just 143 calories and 4 grams of fat. INGREDIENTS: 1 ¾ cups …
Black-eyed peas are a traditional New Year’s food in the South that’s believed to bring good luck to anyone that eats them on January 1st. But TMD patients can benefit from chowing down on these soft, protein-rich legumes anytime of the year. This healthy black-eyed pea recipe from the New York Times will help you …
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Of course, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share a delectable holiday dish that’s easy for TMD patients to eat! The holidays are full of festive parties, but all too often the hors devours are crunchy, sticky or chewy. Whipping up a special TMJ-friendly treat for the spread is a surefire way to make certain …
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There’s nothing like warm, freshly baked cookies on a cool November day. These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are right out of the MedCenter TMJ recipe book. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and spice with the familiar holiday flavor of nutritional pumpkin! Ingredients Servings 36 Yield 36 cookies Units US 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box spice …