I was reading in my running magazine this month (sometimes it's as close as I like to get to actually running!) that cheese is less unhealthy for you than butter when it comes to heart health. Apparently the University of Michigan carried out a study in which a group of people had a daily serving of cheese for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks they were tested and their cholesterol levels were lower than when they had spent a comparable time eating a comparable amount of butter. So, it would appear that a little bit of something "bad" really could be good for you!!!
We already know that there are strong links between heart health and dental health, and indeed, we know that cheese can also be good for our dental health. A small amount of cheese to end a meal can neutralise the harmful plaque acids that can lead to tooth decay; this is because of the milk proteins that cheese contains.
In fact, these milk proteins can be so beneficial that they are contained in a product called Tooth Mousse which is particularly beneficial for patients whose own saliva naturally lacks bicarbonate of soda meaning that their saliva does not have the same buffering action to cleanse and protect our teeth.
Our team of dentists and hygienists are more than happy to discuss "Healthy Snacks" with you and will always recommend any aids to your oral hygiene routine that will benefit your dental health - just ask one of the team next time your in!
Diane
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