Dental health isn’t just about brushing and flossing—it’s heavily influenced by what you eat, Rajdeep Joshi says as he explains how natural foods like mint and ginger play a role in combating bacteria and strengthening teeth

Oral health isn’t just about brushing and flossing your teeth. Your dietary choices are also extremely important. The starchy or sugary foods we love are also loved by the bacteria in your mouth that can cause gum disease. Keeping your teeth healthy long-term is still difficult. This means maintaining a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein-rich foods, calcium-rich foods, and whole grains for a healthy smile as well as a healthy body. Always aim for a balanced diet. It is the most important key to staying healthy and young. Incorporating natural foods should be your goal so that you can reduce your consumption of processed foods. Taking care of your oral health also has a big impact on your overall health. So one important thing you need to keep in mind is that whatever you eat comes out of your mouth. Hence, bacteria can also travel from your mouth to other parts of your body and this puts you at risk of many diseases.

Mint can significantly benefit your oral health due to its antiseptic properties. This is why it is such a popular ingredient in toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental floss. While mint kills harmful bacteria in the mouth, it prevents cavities and gum infections as well as freshens breath. By killing oral germs, mint also helps keep your teeth and tongue clean. Ginger can help whiten and strengthen your teeth. Ginger root is nature’s remedy for your health. Like its strong flavor, you only need a fraction of the root to experience its powerful healing properties. Gingerol is the main ingredient that gives ginger its spice. But it doesn’t just spice things up – it has the power to fight infection, kill bacteria, and reduce inflammation to a minimum. To get the maximum benefit from the healing properties of ginger, make sure to eat it fresh and raw. Like most vegetables, roots, and herbs, ginger loses some of its vitamins and nutrients when cooked or processed.

Mint & Ginger Healthy Drink

Ingredients

• 8/10 mint leaves
• 2 tsp fresh ginger juice
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp Chaat Masala
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp fennel powder
• 2 1/2 tsp jaggery

(Jaggery is a natural sweetener and has many health benefits, replacing your regular sugar with jaggery can be very beneficial. is.)

• 3 cup water
• Salt to taste

How to make the recipe

In a mixing bowl add mint leaves, fennel powder, chaat masala, jaggery, ginger paste, lemon juice, salt, and a little water. Grind in a food processor or mixer grinder to a paste. Take the paste in a mixing bowl, add 3 cups of water, and mix well. Refrigerate the water for 2 hours (it is optional) and serve the healthy drink.

(The author is a Nutrition Coach)