You just got braces at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates and Dr. Roger Nettune or Dr. Kenneth Banasiak have informed you that during your orthodontic treatment you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that will allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care! Recipes include main dishes, side dishes and even yummy desserts! After all, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment. If you have any questions about the recipes listed or […]
Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have just the thing, Watermelon Sorbet! You can find the complete recipe below: Watermelon Sorbet Ingredients • ¾ cup water• ¼ cup sugar• 1 teaspoon lime juice• 2 to 3 cups watermelon, diced, no seeds or rind Directions In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium highttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifh for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill this […]
You have braces from Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontic Associates, and you’re probably wondering what to eat. Dr. Roger Nettune or Dr. Kenneth Banasiak told you that can’t have gum, popcorn or other delicious but braces-unfriendly foods. But fear not! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have a delicious recipe that will satisfy both your sugar craving and hunger when the weather gets cold. Apple BomboliniIngredients: Rustic dough• 9 ounces cake flour (about 3 cups)• ½ cup all purpose flour• ½ cup granulated sugar• Pinch sea salt• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into large pieces• 1 tablespoon vanilla• 2 tablespoon cold water Apple sauce filling• 4 Granny Smith apples• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter• […]
You just got braces at Banasiak & Nettune Orthodontics Associates and the orthodontist has informed you that over the next several months you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing? We found some great recipes in the book, “The Braces Cookbook: Recipes you (and your Orthodontist) will Love,” which gives patients a variety of delicious recipes, that are safe to eat with braces. Here is a recipe from the book that is sure to keep you satisfied this Winter Season. Wonderful Waffles Preheat your waffle iron according to the directions. You may want to lightly spray it with vegetable oil before heating. • 3 cups flour […]
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