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The Olympics have come to a close but the memories are still fresh in many Canadian's minds. We are extremely proud of our athletes who won 26 medals including our first gold medal on home soil.

Did any sport spark your curiosity?

Canada offers the ideal climate for an endless variety of sports and activities. If a particular sport caught your attention, get involved. You don't have to perform at an Olympic level to enjoy staying active.

March 20th is the first day of spring and many around the office are waiting for the warming weather with great anticipation. March Break is also quickly approaching for many of you.

Nutrition Month

This year's Nutrition Month theme is 'Celebrate food... from field to table!' Nutrition plays a healthy role in your overall well being, especially in your oral health. Visit this link to learn more about healthy eating and tips to support healthy eating and lifestyle.

We have also included a delicious recipe to help keep warm you up while nourishing your body at the same time.

Have a great month,

Dr. Freedman and the Team at BDHC

Many of us have come to rely on energy drinks for an extra boost but have you considered their effect on your smile? These drinks can be very damaging to tooth enamel due to their ability to decalcify (or dissolve) the enamel, which is critical for maintaining the strength of the tooth.

What are the risks associated with energy drinks?
Energy drinks contain corrosive acids. These acids leach minerals out of your tooth's enamel. Enamel is the cover that protects the visible part of your teeth. Once your enamel is gone it does not regenerate. These problems are heightened for teens and adolescents because their teeth are not fully matured and therefore not as resistant to these acid attacks.

Click here to learn more about energy drinks and your oral health.

We're sure you've been told to eat your vegetables countless times for as long as you can remember. Vegetables are a source of many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and nutrients that your body needs. In particular green vegetables that are readily available at your local grocery store can add a vital piece to your daily nutrition. Form incorporating vegetables into your recipes to eating them on their own as a snack you will notice the positive, valuable effects they have on your body.

Here is a soup recipe from fullynourished.ca that packs a powerful punch of greens into your day.

Green Garden Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 cups green beans, chopped
4-6 cups filtered water
1 small bunch of kale, chopped
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
1/2 bunch broccoli, cut in to small florets
1/2 bunch cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 teaspoon each fresh parsley, thyme and basil (chopped) or herb d'provence
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Click here for the rest of the recipe

This recipe was sourced from Fully Nourished by Marni Wasserman.