posted by: fitlanthropist

category: healthy eating

key words healthyeating,appetite,hygiene

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Want to curb your appetite? Brush your teeth

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posted: 01.07.10 4 comments rate:

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Brushing your teeth in between meals (and really, after any time you eat anything) will help you keep a hold on your hunger...unless, of course, you like the taste of orange juice and toothpaste!

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hiker1 posted: 01.11.10

That OJ/toothpaste really is a bad combo!! I had braces as an adult, and nothing makes you appreciate a toothbrush more than that! Research is also showing that plaque buildup (and the resulting gingivitis/gum disease) may be linked to heart disease because of the bacteria that gets into our system.

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hiker1 posted: 01.11.10

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cdemer posted: 01.22.10

That's a great idea...when I'm out at a restaraunt or at work where it might be harder to readily brush your teeth, I"ll start to chew on a piece of gum. While it's not as healthy as brushing, it still helps me to not eat anymore since my mouth feels fresh! Then I'll brush at home...

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akeane posted: 02.17.10

so true! I try to brush my teeth after dinner...to avoid the evening snacking. thanks for the reminder!

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