Dr. Peter Hagen has been helping people all
over Orange County, and although Dr. Hagen and Hagen Dental can provide you with the most comprehensive dental care on the planet, there
are some things that you can do to prevent cavities.
According to Men’s Health Magazine, the
average American will consume about 140 pounds of sugars and sweeteners. Life is sweet, but it can cause real problems
for your teeth.
Even if you don’t think you have a sweet
tooth, you could be eating the equivalent to nearly 6,050 Reese’s chocolaty
peanut butter cups over the coming year. It may sound ludicrous to you, but Dr.
Hagen and his Orange County Dentists office will tell you that there are
dozens of foods loaded with hidden sugars.
According to the bestselling book, Eat This,
Not That, some of the most sugar packed foods in the US are ones that you would
never suspect. You may love visiting with Dr. Hagen and his Fountain Valley Dentist office, but if you want to spend less time in the chair with a drill in
your mouth, it’s best to avoid the following sugary foods.
The Baskin-Robbins Oreo Layered Sundae is the
most sugar packed menu item in the US and has 146 grams of sugar and a whopping
1,330 calories. Skip the Sundae and try a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream
instead.
Everyone loves Dr. Hagen and his dental practice in the OC, but if you would rather stop by for a
friendly visit than a couple of fillings, Hagen Dental recommends that you avoid
Starbucks Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. The Venti size with whipped cream and
low fat milk is loaded with 81 grams of sugar, and 19 grams of fat. Instead of
drinking 560 calories, opt for a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino with non-fat
milk.
Smoothies are supposed to be healthy,
but if you think you are helping your teeth with a Jamba Juice Banana Berry
Smoothie think again. Packed with 82 grams of sugar and 1.5 grams of fat you
would be better off ordering a Berry Fulfilling Smoothie. With only 230
calories, it is a much better option than the Banana Berry Smoothie with 400
calories.
Granola can be good for you, but if you are
trying to avoid a trip to the dentists office in the OC, skip the Quaker Oats
Natural Granola with Honey and Raisins. With 420 calories, 10 grams of fat and
26 grams of sugar it’s like eating a sugary dessert for breakfast. Go for a
bowl of Post Shredded wheat instead as it has 0 grams of sugar and 160
calories.
