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Mused after enjoying a couple of days in Hocking Hills at Glenlaurel Inn. Hotel rooms and small cottage for a quick getaway. Hiking and relaxing are the main activities. Food is very good with a seven-course meal the highlight. Only a two-hour drive.

Fluoride helps to remineralize the tooth after breakdown from bacteria converting sugar to acid. The hydroxyapatite in the outer layer protects the tooth and is what is broken down. Fluoride is found in trace amounts in many foods such as oatmeal and potatoes and, of course, mouthwash and toothpaste.

Fluoridated water reduces cavities by 25 percent. This contributes to decreasing pain, missed school/work, and poor oral health. (Next week’s email will be about the health problems dentists prevent.) In general, poor oral care can result in an increased incidence of diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy complications.

(Did You Know? Fluoride is a mineral that was found by a dentist in Colorado in the early 1900s to prevent tooth decay and cavities. Also, fluoridated water is up to the state or local community and is not controlled by the federal government.)

The controversy is whether fluoride affects cognition. Much research has conflicting results or are poorly done studies. The amount of fluoride in the water can make a difference. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends 0.7 milligrams per liter of water and it’s not until there’s 375 milligrams in the water for the average 165-pound person to achieve serious toxicity.

Adults who stop using fluoride may not see tooth decay and cavities for years. Using a fluoride mouth rinse may help if you decide not to use fluoride toothpaste. The other option is to severely restrict your sugar intake which includes not only sweets but fruit and alcohol.

-Men’s Health Magazine

Pork, Mushroom & Cabbage Soup

Yet another cold weather recipe. I used leftover pork tenderloin but any pork will do.

Add 2 Tbls. of oil to a pan. Cook pork that’s been cut into bite-size pieces until pink. Remove from pan. Add 2 cups of chopped mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in 3-14 oz. cans of chicken broth, 2Tbls. sherry or white wine, 2 Tbls. soy sauce, 2 tsp. fresh ginger or ½ tsp. of ground ginger, ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in pork, 2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage and 1 sliced green onion. Heat through. Add salt and pepper as needed.

-EatingWell

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