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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Your Rochester Dentist

Did you know that March is designated as National Nutrition Month? The Center for Disease Control and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics raise awareness about healthy eating habits and the importance of proper nutrition throughout the month of March. Although Dr. Gilly Calcagno is an experienced cosmetic, restorative, and general dentist, she cares about her patients’ total health too.

Whole Grains and Fiber

Many people in the United States don’t consume enough fiber. The USDA encourages men to consume 38 grams of fiber a day and recommends that women ingest about 25 grams a day. Fiber is important for your digestive and bowel health. Dietary fiber intake also lowers your risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Fiber rich foods include whole grains, vegetables, and beans. Whole grains typically contain the highest amounts of fiber and help protect your body from absorbing too much harmful cholesterol. We recommend that patients incorporate fiber rich foods and whole grains into their diets. Instead of refined carbohydrates such as white bread, choose whole grain or multigrain breads that contain flax, bran, and oats.

Vegetables and Fruits

Do you remember your parents telling you to eat your vegetables as a child? We’ve known about the important role vegetables play in a balanced diet for generations, yet many people still do not consume enough vegetables or fruits. Vegetables and fruits are loaded with antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins. You should consume two and a half cups of vegetables and one and a half cups of fruit every day. Vegetables and fruits help your body repair from daily cellular and free radical damage. Research shows that people who consume adequate amounts of vegetables and fruits lower their risks for developing certain types of cancer, cardiovascular illness, and diabetes.

For more information on the importance of healthy eating, visit the CDC’s website. To schedule an appointment with Calcagno Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, contact our Rochester dentist office at (507) 281-3659. We serve patients from Red Wing, Hastings, Farmington, Rochester, and the surrounding areas.

Dedicated Team

Our team members are proud of the work they’ve done to help community members feel great about their smiles and oral health! With our experience and commitment to positive patient interactions, we can make services feel more comfortable and help you maintain a healthy, confident smile!

Dedicated Team

Our team members are proud of the work they’ve done to help community members feel great about their smiles and oral health! With our experience and commitment to positive patient interactions, we can make services feel more comfortable and help you maintain a healthy, confident smile!

Cosmetic Dentistry

What stands between you and your best smile? We provide cosmetic services that take on the problems that often hurt how people feel about the way they look. A complimentary consultation can help you understand how our care can benefit you!

Cosmetic Dentistry

What stands between you and your best smile? We provide cosmetic services that take on the problems that often hurt how people feel about the way they look. A complimentary consultation can help you understand how our care can benefit you!

Comfortable Care

Whether you schedule a routine evaluation or treatment for an active oral health matter, you should feel supported in the dentist’s chair. With experience, technology, and a dependable team, Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry can help you enjoy your experience with oral health care!

Comfortable Care

Whether you schedule a routine evaluation or treatment for an active oral health matter, you should feel supported in the dentist’s chair. With experience, technology, and a dependable team, Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry can help you enjoy your experience with oral health care!

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