Is it enough for a healthy person to only have toothpaste and brushes to take care of their teeth, is it really good to chew gum after eating, does sweets really spoil your teeth? We collected the most common myths about dental health and asked GMS Dental dentist Tatyana Anatolyevna Vinogradova which of them is true, and what not.
Sweets are bad for teeth
Is it true. And not only sweets
It all depends on the frequency of consumption of sweets and how long it remains in the mouth. If we quickly swallow one candy, then no disaster will happen - only extra calories will be added. But if we take some toffee, nougat or caramel and chew it for a long time, then this is where the risk of caries appears. When we eat something sweet, the pH environment in the mouth changes - it becomes more acidic, this worsens the condition of the teeth, they weaken and deteriorate faster. But, unfortunately, even a complete abstinence from sweets does not guarantee the absence of dental problems. Almost any food has a negative effect on teeth. Therefore, ideally, you should brush your teeth after every meal.
A little history
The marshmallow recipe came to us from Russia, where it was called marshmallow, made from honey and apple or berry puree. This delicacy was good for health and was a source of invaluable good components for the body. It could be eaten even on a diet, in small quantities.
Marshmallow was made by drying flat cakes (made from applesauce) and cutting them into small longitudinal pieces. Such a dessert could be given to children as a sweet without any fear, and it did not harm the teeth.
Time has passed, and with the growing demand for a variety of products, marshmallows have changed a lot. The calorie content of the product and its composition have increased. Marshmallows have appeared, which are made according to a slightly different recipe, and contain sugar (instead of honey), fillers and protein. But the main component is the same fruit and berry puree.
Note. The marshmallow as we know it now is an “invention” of the French. They experimented with the composition of Russian marshmallow, changed the proportions of its components - and this is the result. Delicate airy marshmallows (“light breeze” - translated from French), which has an amazing taste and pleasantly melts in your mouth.
Properly prepared and fresh marshmallows are a delicacy that is difficult to refuse. But is it worth abusing this sweetness? Will it harm your health, and what are the benefits of marshmallows? Let's take a closer look at this product, find out what it consists of and how it is made.
Chewing gum is good for your teeth
Is it true. But with reservations
Chewing gum works like an apple - it cleans your teeth. But you can snack on an apple, but not on chewing gum. In addition, it is important when you chew gum and how long you do it. If the gum does not contain sugar and you chew it for two or three minutes after eating, then yes, it is rather useful, it will clean your teeth and promote digestion. If you chew gum often, for a long time, or instead of eating, you can cause great harm to the stomach; in this case, the benefits for teeth are in doubt.
What is Russian-French sweetness made from: marshmallow composition, calorie content
Before you buy marshmallows, you should pay attention to its components. Like any other product, it can be unsafe for health: cause an allergic reaction, affect the condition of teeth and hair, and have contraindications.
The components that make up marshmallows are:
- proteins,
- sugar,
- thickeners,
- fruit puree,
- other additives (chocolate, nuts, coconut...).
This you need to know:
- Marshmallows do not contain any fat, so there is no need to worry about their high calorie content. Unlike other sweets, marshmallows can be called dietary in terms of fat.
- Thickeners used to prepare dessert are: agar-agar, gelatin and pectin.
- All vitamins contained in the product components are destroyed during the marshmallow production process. But this does not prove that marshmallows are harmful to the body, since the beneficial remains in it (the final product is rich in iron, phosphorus, pectin and other nutritional components).
- Marshmallows can have different tastes, textures, colors and smells. The composition (what is made from) marshmallows in different confectionery shops may differ. This is due to the “zest” of the manufacturer, the quality of its components, additional additives and conscientiousness. Calorie content, amount of protein and other features must be indicated on the package.
If your teeth look healthy in appearance and don’t bother you, then you don’t have to go to the doctor
Not true
This is our mentality: until something hurts, few people go to the doctor. And this applies not only to dentistry. This behavior is partly due to Soviet medicine, which is used to scare everyone. Partly, people simply don’t know where to go, don’t trust the doctor, are afraid to find out something unpleasant, and don’t want to spend money. But, of course, it is better to check regularly. You need to go to the dentist once every six months for hygienic cleaning, during which the doctor will use a special device to remove the plaque that you cannot remove at home and conduct a preventive examination of your teeth and oral cavity. This will allow any possible problems to be noticed and treated at an early stage and thus save money and time. After all, the longer you live with a problem, the longer and more expensive it will be to treat it.
Eating and not gaining weight: 9 sweets that won’t make you fat
The dream of many girls is to eat everything and not get fat, but, unfortunately, such miracles happen very rarely.
It is especially difficult for those who really love sweets. Sugar causes excess weight and many diseases, so we have prepared material about sweets that do not make you gain weight.
In this article you can find something to your liking.
Marshmallow
In order not to limit yourself to sweets, but also not to torment your body with unhealthy sweets, opt for marshmallows. If you eat one marshmallow a day, you don’t have to worry about serious consequences in terms of excess weight. Moreover, it will even saturate all body systems with iron, phosphorus and protein, which is beneficial for muscle tissue. In addition, marshmallows are a dessert that both adults and children love. Now it is made especially tasty by small confectionery shops, extracting unusual flavors from fruits.
Black chocolate
It has been proven that dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa is not only tasty, but also very healthy. However, if you like sweet milk chocolate, you will have to get used to the bitterness of your favorite delicacy. Research says that dark chocolate helps overcome stress, depression and generally strengthens the vascular system. Therefore, feel free to order expensive and high-quality dark chocolate as gifts for the holidays.
Nuts
Those who play sports and watch their diet know that nuts are the best snack between meals. They are healthy, nutritious and, of course, very tasty. They can be used as a dessert, but you shouldn’t get too carried away, as they are very high in calories. Nutritionists advise eating no more than a handful of your favorite nuts every day.
Dried fruits
In terms of their effect on the body, dried fruits are very similar to nuts. Each of the dried fruits has its own vitamins and elements that saturate the body with the substances necessary for normal functioning. Nutritionists advise pampering yourself with dried apricots, raisins or figs instead of sweets, but it is also worth remembering a sense of proportion, because dried fruits contain a lot of calories.
Honey
Honey has been used to replace sugar for centuries (before they learned how to extract it). This product practically does not spoil and is excellent as an alternative to sugar, especially if you like sweet tea. There are no calories, but you can get the calming effect of honey as a bonus. They say that the properties of honey remain the same if you do not put it in tea, but eat it as a bite.
Oriental sweets
If you want to give up unhealthy sweets in favor of healthy ones, we recommend trying oriental sweets. Since they are based on honey, nuts, raisins and various kinds of spices, there is practically no sugar in its pure form. And since they are also very filling, you are unlikely to be able to eat a lot of oriental sweets. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about calories in connection with their consumption.
Berries and fruits
If you want candy, eat an apple, or better yet, berries. Take care of your favorite fruits in summer. In winter, you can eat summer berries by freezing them first. They do not lose their properties, but they will saturate the body with vitamins and microelements, and will also satisfy your desire for sweets due to fructose. The best ones are to add them to oatmeal or yogurt, or make smoothies. This way the benefits will be better than just eating them raw.
Jelly, marmalade, marshmallows and puddings
You can indulge yourself and eat desserts based on agar (algae). The fact is that marmalade and similar sweets contain pectin, which removes toxic substances from the body and reduces cholesterol levels. Such desserts are low-calorie, but you should carefully choose them so that they are truly natural and do not contain chemical substitutes.
Raw food candies
Nowadays, raw food products are very popular. In our case, raw food sweets. The fact is that they are prepared with virtually no heat treatment and exclusively from natural ingredients. To make raw candies, or superfoods as they are often called, use crushed or floured nuts, seeds, and date paste. Then, according to your taste, you can add various dried fruits, berries and nuts. The advantage of this dessert is the fact that there are no artificial fats, sugar or chemical flavor enhancers. But with the help of spices and your favorite ingredients in general, you can create an absolutely unique dessert.
An electric toothbrush cleans better than a regular toothbrush.
Not true
I call these brushes brushes for the lazy. If you have an electric brush with a spinning head, I suggest throwing it away. She is not able to clean plaque. There is not enough power to rotate the head enough times. The trajectory of movement of such brushes only contributes to the fact that plaque ends up in the interdental space. If your electric toothbrush has a head that looks like a regular one, you can safely use this one. But still, it cannot be said that it cleans better than usual. They work the same way.
Recipe for making marshmallows at home
So, the composition:
- apples – 300 gr.,
- sugar – 2 large spoons,
- agar-agar - how much sugar,
- egg whites – 2 pcs.
Prepare like this:
- apples are peeled and peeled,
- baked
- the fruits are pureed - you can use a blender for this,
- add sugar and whipped egg white to the mixture, until only 1,
- mix 80 ml of clean water and a spoonful of agar-agar in a container, boil for five tons,
- add the egg whites to the apple mixture, beat them and pour in the warm syrup at the same time,
- when you get a mass that is quite fluffy and does not fall off a spoon, you can arm yourself with a culinary syringe,
- take the mass with a syringe and squeeze it out portionwise onto food paper,
- the workpiece should stand for about a day.
How long does marshmallow last?
When buying marshmallows, you need to look at the expiration date. The less, the better the quality of sweetness. Natural marshmallows are stored for only a week. If the shelf life is about three months, the dessert contains preservatives.
In closed packaging, the product is stored at a temperature of 12-18 degrees. When buying sweets by weight, you should check with the seller about the release date of the batch. It is better not to buy marshmallows if they were released more than a month ago.
It is advisable to store an open pack for up to two days, since the air mass quickly dissipates. The best place for storage is the refrigerator. To extend the shelf life of marshmallows, place them in an airtight container. Keep the closed package in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator. You can freeze the sweets, but not longer than six months.
Marshmallows will be an excellent substitute for chocolate eclair or sponge cake. It will prevent breakdowns during the diet and improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Dessert will help you lose extra pounds faster and create the body of your dreams.
How to choose marshmallows?
It is better to buy a delicacy that is snow-white and without dyes.
You should not take gray marshmallows, since, most likely, vinegar, dry cream or water were used in production.
Check the freshness of the product. If you press on the dessert, then the mass should return to its original shape.
Should those trying to lose weight buy chocolate covered marshmallows? If the chocolate surface does not shine, then a glaze based on fats and soy was probably used during production.
For those who rarely trust store-bought products, hudeem-bez-problem.ru can give you a recipe for making homemade marshmallows. This can be eaten by those who want to lose weight, since it is lighter in calories compared to what is sold in stores.
Marshmallow with gelatin
You can make dietary marshmallows using gelatin alone. This low-calorie recipe is in particular demand among all those losing weight. The calorie content of such marshmallows is only 35 calories per 100 grams. BZHU 7/0/4.
- 250 ml water. Divide into 100 and 150 ml into two separate containers.
- 25 grams of gelatin. Since this is our main ingredient, we will use it a lot. Use instant gelatin.
- 1 protein
- Any sweetener to your taste.
- A pinch of citric acid
- A little vanilla for flavor.
Soak the gelatin in 100 ml of cold water and wait until it swells. Meanwhile, put 150 ml of water on the fire, add any sweetener to your taste. As soon as the water begins to boil, add gelatin to it and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Beat the egg whites to white peaks and add citric acid and vanillin. Gently mix the resulting mass with gelatin. Place marshmallows on a baking sheet using a spoon or pastry syringe.
The benefits of dessert
Vegetarians love agar-agar marshmallows. This substance is obtained from seaweed. Eating this delicacy can improve the functioning of the thyroid gland, protect the skin and prevent the development of cancer. Contains a lot of selenium and iodine.
Dessert made with pectin is useful, as it allows you to improve the processes of removing waste and toxins and increase immune defense. Pectin and fruit puree contain a lot of fiber, which has a positive effect on intestinal motility.
It is believed that marshmallows with gelatin have a good effect on the condition of joints, hair, and nails, but vegetarians avoid eating products with this component, since they contain substances of animal origin.
What else is marshmallow good for:
- due to the presence of antibacterial substances in the composition, it is possible to prevent caries,
- due to the presence of flavonoids, it is possible to make the walls of blood vessels more elastic,
- when consuming sweets, the concentration of antioxidants in the blood increases,
- due to carbohydrates, serotonin levels increase, a person feels happier,
- thanks to bromine, nervous excitability disappears.
But remember that the delicacy can cause harm to patients with diabetes, as well as to those who are severely obese. Also, you should not consume if you are intolerant to certain components or have allergies.
Now let's talk directly about losing weight. Isn't this dessert harmful for those who want to lose weight?
How to use marshmallows correctly?
Those whose goal is to lose weight should include marshmallows in their diet with extreme caution. No more than 1 piece per day, until 16:00. Best for breakfast. But consider the caloric content of other meals during the day if you adhere to radical measures for weight loss.
Typically, healthy sweets are of interest to those who are interested in losing weight, but at the same time do not want to completely limit themselves to sweets and treats. Well, the benefits of such a product are much higher than the benefits of sweets, cookies, buns, pastries and cakes. Of course, if you choose correctly and know when to stop. But this product has contraindications that should not be forgotten.
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Marshmallows with stevia
You can also make marshmallows using the natural sweetener stevia. There are only 50 calories in 100 grams of this dessert. BZHU - 5/0.32/6
- Any berries. We will use currants. We will need 300 grams.
- 15 grams of gelatin
- Stevia to taste
Soak gelatin in water. Grind the berries and rub through a sieve. Place the resulting berry puree on the fire and add stevia to your taste, bring to a boil. Add the swollen gelatin to the puree and stir until completely dissolved. Don't forget to cool the mixture. Now you need to thoroughly beat the berry mass with a mixer. You will need at least 10 minutes to obtain a thick and fluffy mass. Transfer to molds and place in the refrigerator.
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