Burning Question: Why Does Spinach Make Your Teeth Gritty?


Updated 03/16/12 1:56 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Why Spinach Makes Your Teeth Gritty

Not too long ago, I enjoyed my favorite steakhouse side, creamed spinach, with a reliable hunk of aged meat at the House of Prime Rib. I hadn't had the dish in a while, and when I took my first bite I instantly remembered what it felt like to have "spinach teeth" — a gritty, uncomfortable sensation that one experiences after eating spinach. Why, I wondered, does spinach leave your teeth feeling Read more

What Causes "Spinach Teeth"


Updated 08/21/07 11:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

What Causes "Spinach Teeth"

I just ate a tasty and fresh spinach salad and my teeth feel completely funky, kinda chalky. Now this is not the first time this has happened, but this is the first time I researched the issue. First off, the term "spinach teeth" cannot yet be found in one of my favorite resources - the Urban Dictionary, but the phenomenon none the less exists. It is caused by the high quantities of oxalic Read more

3 Reasons to Love Leafy Greens


Updated 03/27/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Eat Leafy Greens

You've probably been told since you were a kid to eat your veggies, and perhaps none are as important as those leafy greens. And for good reason. Here are three important reasons to get more leafy greens in your diet. They're packed with nutrition: Leafy greens pack a lot of nutrients in just one serving. For example, a cup of raw spinach gives you more than your daily recommended daily intake Read more

9 Items a Forgetful Person Must Keep in the Office


Updated 03/19/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 12 comments

Items to Keep at the Office

I used to constantly forget to charge my phone overnight and would spend my day furiously switching my cell on and off just to conserve battery. That's until I bought another charger to leave in the office. I know that some of you with superhuman memories don't have this problem, but for my forgetful peers, here is a nice list of things you should keep in the office . . . just in case! All Types Read more

Confused About Floss — Which Type Is Best?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

How to Choose the Dental Floss That Is Right For You

Brushing your teeth removes food particles and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth, but we need floss to clean in between your teeth. "You cannot effectively vacuum a house with only one attachment," says American Dental Association spokesman Richard H. Price, DMD. "You need other attachments to get into the nooks and crannies. That's what floss does.” When picking up floss at the store, Read more