The sharp whirling equipment and that choking feeling when your saliva builds up at the back of your throat are enough reason for me to postpone my appointment indefinitely.

And then there’s the fear of having something wrong with your teeth. There is only one thing worse than going to the dentist – going to the dentist to get your teeth drilled. Putting aside the fact that you have to sell a kidney to pay for the bill, I just can’t bare the idea of entrusting someone else to properly handle machinery in my mouth that can tear through flesh in an instant. I think we’d all agree the two scariest words in the English language are root canal.

In saying that, we are so reliant on our teeth. Our whole digestive system would crack under the pressure of swallowed food and our overall wellbeing would suffer greatly. So keeping this in mind, we need to maintain and protect our teeth. You know what they say – short- term pain for long-term gain. As much as I dread seeing my dentist appointment on my calendar, I still drag myself there anyway.

If I had to be really honest about going to the dentist, the cause of all my anxiety is a fear of being judged for having bad oral care. At the youngest age, we’re taught to brush our teeth first thing in the morning and right before bed. But teeth are not made from diamonds — they do eventually wear down, crack, or decay. Since I’d rather walk on hot coals than get a disapproving look from my dentist, I make sure to take the best care of my teeth by brushing daily with our Sensé Natural Whitening Toothpaste. It’s the only toothpaste I trust to give me a winning smile and the confidence I need when I go in for my annual check-up.

USANA’s Sensé Natural Whitening Toothpaste has been scientifically formulated to aid in removing plaque and food particles to help keep your teeth clean. Not only that, it also helps give your teeth a natural glow that you deserve. It truly is unlike other toothpastes. There aren’t any artificial colors or flavours, and the minty taste provides pleasant refreshment to your mouth. A clean mouth starts with protecting your enamel (this is the mineral that covers your teeth). When plaque attaches itself to the enamel, it can erode the protective coating. By brushing your teeth twice a day, as well as flossing, you can give your teeth the best opportunity to retain their enamel.

Best of all, we’ve formulated our Sensé Natural Whitening Toothpaste with hydrate silicate which helps to gently remove stains from your teeth without bleach or hard abrasives, and glycerine which helps moisturise the gums. In addition, every tube of our toothpaste has Vitamin E to help moisturize your gums and contains no additives such as fluoride or artificial sweeteners. It’s the natural way to keep your teeth bright and looking great. And it’s the kind of product you’d expect from USANA and our amazing scientists.

If you suffer from bad breath then don’t fret, Sensé Natural Whitening Toothpaste is a surefire winner for fighting the bacteria that cause bad breath. The mint flavor makes my mouth feel clean for most of the day. I’ve never used toothpaste that can cut the acidic flavor of my terrible morning breath better than our Natural Whitening Toothpaste. I feel great about Natural Whitening Toothpaste because I can feel it working every time I brush my teeth. It’s how I start every morning and the only way I finish the day. It’s become such an important part of my daily routine. I even keep an extra tube at the office when I want to freshen up after lunch.

Now remember, nothing can substitute regular check-ups with your dentist to ensure proper oral care. My advice for protecting your teeth’s enamel and getting the oral hygiene you need starts with using Natural Whitening Toothpaste every day.

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In Ireland, there was a legend of a drunken farmer who was rejected after death by God and the Devil, but the Devil sent him away with a piece of burning coal. Forced to wander the darkness of purgatory, Jack made an O’lantern from a turnip and used the burning coal to guide his lost soul. Every Halloween, communities in Ireland would craft their own turnip lamps to scare him and other wayward spirits away.

The tradition started when Irish immigrants found pumpkin native to America and one that ripens perfectly in time for the fall. That’s how pumpkin came to replace the turnip. Today, pumpkins mean big business at Halloween. U.S. farmers grow over a billion pounds a year, worth about $106 million.

You will see all sort of pumpkin-inspired food and drinks around Halloween in bakeries, shops and cafes… Just to name a few, there is pumpkin pie, lattes, mousse, bread, muffins, cupcakes, cake pops.

I’ve created two sweet pumpkin recipes made without gluten, dairy or refined sugar. One is pumpkin pie and the other one is pumpkin energy balls.

Pumpkin is low in calories and fat, but high in fibre. It is also loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to vitamin A in the body. Even more reason to try out these great recipes!

Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

400g diced pumpkin

100 g pitted and chopped dates

120g ground walnuts

30g coconut sugar

1 heaped tbsp. of coconut oil

30ml coconut milk

3 heaped tbsp. Mysmart plant/soy protein base

2 free range eggs

1/2 tbsp. mixed spices (or cinnamon/ cloves/ nutmeg)

Pinch of salt

Method

1. Steam/bake pumpkin until soft. Cool down. Scoop out the flesh. Set aside
2. Cook the dates with minimal water until soft, about 10 minutes
3. Using a blender, mix the walnuts, coconut sugar, coconut oil and milk until it resembles breadcrumbs and is moist to touch. If it’s too dry, add a bit of extra milk and mix well
4. Press down on a 9” tart tin
5. Bake at 170°C for 20 minutes. Set aside
6. Using a blender, mix pumpkin, dates and the rest of the ingredients
7. Spread evenly on the walnut crust
8. Bake at 170°C for 35-40 minutes

Pumpkin Energy Balls

Makes 18-20 balls

Ingredients

400g pumpkin

1 pack of chocolate Nutrimeal

30g chia seeds

30g cacao nibs

50g pitted dates

2 scoops of Fibergy

2 scoops of Soya Max (optional)

1 tbsp. cacao powder

Pinch of salt

Desiccated coconuts (optional)

Cacao powder (optional)

Method

1. Steam/bake the pumpkin until soft. Cool down. Scoop out the flesh. Set aside
2. Using a blender, mix all of the ingredients
3. Keep in the fridge for ½ -1hour
4. Shape into balls using an ice cream scooper
5. Roll into desiccated coconuts / cacao powder (optional)
6. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week

Written by Lismi Wong

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