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Brent
Cross has long been celebrated as a destination for the fashion-savvy, but it
will soon become a must-visit site for foodies too when a new food market opens
on the 26April.
The
market – seen as North
London’s answer to some of the best markets elsewhere in the capital
– will take over the area by John Lewis in the centre’s car park
every Friday and Saturday, throughout the year. More than 200 traders from
across the UK have applied to become a part of it and now organisers have
narrowed it down to the best 50 to create the ultimate foodie experience for
North London.
The
Brent Cross Food Market will be offering delicacies from around the world as
well as locally sourced meats, dairy products, vegetables and mouth-watering
treats for an indulgent food experience. The carefully selected stalls will
include the best seasonal produce, exotic goodies as well as artisan groceries.
And for those who cannot wait to sample tasty goodies the market will offer some
of the best street food around from chefs cooking up everything from exotic
Caribbean dishes to spicy Spanish paella. The
multicultural offering will also include Indian, Malaysian, French and Jewish
specialties.
Handpicked
traders include:
·Wildes
Cheese
– dubbed “the urban cheesemaker”,
this micro-dairy is based in Haringey and produces handmade artisan cheese
including ‘The Smelly One’ and ‘The Drunk’ (made with London Pride ale to create
a crumbly coat)
·Rockwell End Farm–
family farmers since 1936with produce including potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus and
sweetcorn
·Ion
Patisserie
– a favourite at Borough Market, the culinary genius of Georgeta Decuseara is
coming North. Too tempting to resist produce included lemon cheesecake, toffee
and pecan cheesecake, banoffee pie, and tiramisu
·Wild
Country Organics
– a modern organic family farm which has over the last twelve years developed
new growing techniques to produce a wide range of the best tasting organic
vegetables and salads
·Karantania
Delicatessen
– experts in unique European artisan food, produce, and drinks using the
freshest ingredients, locally and seasonally sourced without the use of any
preservatives or artificial additives.
Brent
Cross General Manager Tom Nathan said,“The response we have had from traders has been phenomenal. The Brent
Cross Food Market will be the best in the area and further shows that we are a
real destination for stylish food, with offerings that you can't replicate
online.”
The organisers – Keay Events – are keeping a few stalls free for local people or small start up
businesses who want to make their debut in selling their gourmet goodies to the
public. To qualify, those interested will need to prove they are fully health
and safety accredited. For more information call 01923
726151.
Make a Mediterranean feast with new
Olive Hill Farm Sausages
Tuck into the fresh, vibrant taste of
the Mediterranean with four mouth-watering recipes using the revolutionary new
range of sausages from Olive Hill Farm which contain at least 30% less saturated
fat than other premium pork sausages due to a unique, award winning process
which replaces the saturated fat with the finest extra virgin olive
oil.
With the Olive Hill Farm range you can
give a new lease of life to the British banger and add some delicious
Mediterranean flair to your summer entertaining menu. Try serving the incredibly
moreish Olive Hill Farm Pork & Chorizo Sausage Tapas with crusty
bread and olives. This tasty dish uses Olive Hill Farm Pork & Chorizo
sausages which were recently awarded the Overall Champion title in the 2012
Sausage of the Year Awards*. Also with the great taste of the Med and ideal for
serving for an al fresco family supper is Olive Hill Farm Greek Style Pork,
Feta & Sundried Tomato Sausage and Noodle Salad which has a fresh, zingy
taste and uses Olive Hill Farm Pork, Feta & Sundried Tomato Sausages. The
Olive Hill Farm range also includes a classic Pork Sausage which can be used to
make the hearty and warming Olive Hill Farm Pork Sausage and Butter Bean
Ragout or Fusilli with Olive Hill Farm Pork Sausages and Smoked Paprika
which has a great smoky flavourand can be enjoyed both hot and
cold.
All three Olive Hill Farm Sausages are
available from Ocado and retail for £2.99. The Olive Hill Farm Pork Sausage and
Olive Hill Farm Pork & Chorizo Sausage will also be stocked in selected Asda
stores from 8 April.
Olive Hill Farm Sausages, from Scan
Foods UK, are made using Red Tractor approved, fresh lean British pork shoulder.
The revolutionary production process, owned and patented by Greek company Creta
Farms, reduces the saturated fat content by at least 30% but retains the great
taste and juicy texture that is lost in some ‘lower fat’ sausages on the market.
What’s more, because they contain less saturated fat and water, these sausages
don’t shrink during the cooking process – amazingly they retain more than 96% of
their originalweight.
Try these recipes to cook up a
delicious Mediterranean feast:
Olive Hill
Farm Pork & Chorizo Sausage Tapas
Preparation
time: 15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients
4 tbsp olive
oil
8 Olive Hill
Farm Pork and Chorizo Sausages
2 shallots,
diced
1 garlic
clove, diced
2 bay
leaves
300g red
wine
Method
Heat 2 tbsp
of olive oil in a pan over a medium heat, add the Pork and Chorizo Sausages to
the pan and fry until they are cooked and coloured evenly. Remove from pan,
allow them to cool and cut into 4 pieces
Heat the
remaining olive oil in a pan and add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2
minutes.
Add the
cooked pork and chorizo sausage, add the red wine and bay leaves and reduce wine
down to a glaze. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
Serve in a
tapas dish with crusty bread.
Olive Hill
Farm Greek Style Pork, Feta & Sundried Tomato Sausage and Noodle
Salad
Preparation
time: 30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients
25ml
oil
500g Olive
Hill Farm Pork, Feta & Sundried Tomato Sausages
Soya and
oregano vinaigrette
75 ml soy
sauce
2tbsp olive
oil
1tbsp cider
vinegar
1tsp oregano,
dried
Noodle
salad
250g noodles,
cooked
100g cherry
tomatoes, halved
1 small red
onion, diced
150g
cucumber, diced
2tbsp chopped
parsley
1 red pepper,
diced
75g feta
cheese, crumbled
Method
Heat the oil
in a pan over a medium heat and cook the Pork Feta & Sundried Tomato
Sausages until juices run clear. Remove from pan and allow to
cool.
For the
Vinaigrette:
Place the soy
sauce, olive oil, cider vinegar and oregano in a bowl and mix together to form
vinaigrette. Then reserve.
Noodle
salad:
Slice the
cooked sausages and place in a bowl with the noodles, cherry tomatoes, red
onions, cucumber, parsley, red pepper and feta cheese.
Add the
vinaigrette to the bowl and mix together. Store in the fridge until required.
Serve.
Olive Hill Farm Pork Sausage and
Butter Bean Ragout
Preparation time: 20
minutes
Cooking time: 1
hour
Serves 4
Ingredients
60ml oil
1 onion, peeled and
sliced
150g diced fresh
tomatoes
200g sliced mushroom
1 clove garlic,
chopped
1tsp paprika
1tsp thyme, dried,
1tsp oregano, dried
1tsp rosemary,
dried
1tsp sage
750g Olive Hill Farm Pork Sausages
50g seasoned
flour
400ml prepared chicken
stock
400g butter
beans
Method
Heat half of the oil in a pan and add
the onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, rosemary and
sage cook until they have softened, remove from pan and
reserve.
Pass the pork sausages through the
seasoned flour.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add
the sausages and cook until brown.
Add the reserved vegetables,
butterbeans, pour over the chicken stock and bring to the boil, returned to a
simmer for 20 minutes. Once sauce has thickened remove from heat and
serve.
Fusilli
with Olive Hill Farm Pork Sausages and Smoked Paprika
Preparation
time: 15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients
25ml olive
oil
720g Olive
Hill Farm Pork Sausages
1 onion,
peeled and sliced
½ tsp chilli,
diced and seeded
200g diced
green pepper
400g pomodora
sauce
1 tsp smoked
paprika
2tsp dried
oregano
300g fusilli
pasta, cooked
Salt and
black pepper to taste
Method
Heat the oil
in a pan and brown the pork sausages evenly, remove from pan, slice and allow to
rest until needed.
Add the
onions to the pan and cook until translucent. Add the diced chilli, diced green
pepper, pomodora sauce, smoked paprika and dried oregano, bring to the boil and
simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the
sausages and cook in a medium over for 10 minutes.
Add the
cooked pasta and bring to the boil and return to the simmer for 2
minutes.
IT’S CRISPY, BUT IT’S A NUT – WRAP YOUR NOODLE AROUND THAT!
Walkers launches TigerNuts; deliciously different crispy-coated peanuts
I'm naughty! Walkers kindly sent me a selection of their new TigerNuts to review ... and I ate a whole packet of Salt & Vinegar TigerNuts to myself!!
So why am I naughty? Well for a start they are quite large packs and meant for sharing, now I 'could' have shared but they tasted so nice and the texture is so good ... that I hid by my computer and munched the whole pack to myself!
This month Walkers Snack Foods is excited to launch new TigerNuts; a delicious range of crispy-coated peanuts with distinctive tiger-patterned shells.
These crispy, nutty snacks are available in four ferociously tasty flavours that will leave you roaring for more.
TigerNuts have been created using Walkers’ famous flavour expertise and come in four lip-smacking varieties that have been specially created to complement the natural taste of the peanuts.
Crisp fans will be intrigued to try the TigerNuts’ twist on the classic Salt & Vinegar and purrrfect Smokey Bacon flavours, as well as the exotic Sweet Chilli and mighty Masala Curry options.
Earn your stripes with family and friends by serving a sharing bag of new TigerNuts at your next gathering (four flavours, 130g, RRP £1.49), or tame your hunger with a handy single-serve pack (Smokey Bacon or Sweet Chilli, 40g, RRP 69p).
Get your paws on TigerNuts at Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, ASDA, The Co-operative and leading independent traders from April.
Whether you’re sharing or keeping them to yourself, when hunger’s on the prowl get ready to pounce!
I am lucky that we have always been able to afford good quality clothing and shoes for our family, however this isn't the case for most families especially with current money worries.
For shoes I have always insisted that Emma's feet have been measured for school shoes, my theory is that she will spend at least 8 hours a day wearing them and over 5 days a week .. 40 hours is a long time to wear ill fitting shoes!
I spent a lot of my childhood wearing trainers (my own choice, I was a nightmare child to buy shoes for!) and since then I have had arch problems, my feet are very wide and I now have trouble finding shoes that fit correctly and are comfortable. If I had given in and let my Mum provide me with proper shoes I understand that my feet would not have the problems that I suffer with now.
Emma's feet are long and thin, at age 12 she is already in an adult size 8.5. This does cause problems when shopping for school shoes and the fitters at Brantano are always patient with her. She usually ends up with Clarks shoes as they provide stability and growing room, yet are a good fit, comfortable and hard wearing.
I find that having many brands under one roof gives a good choice, especially with a stroppy teenager who has to have a certain style etc.. etc... I can just send her off down the aisle of her size and then fight the 'are they suitable for school' battle when she has chosen. The Brantano staff are always on hand to check for a correct fit and will give their professional opinion as to suitability.
Trust Brantano with Growing Feet
Brantano (www.brantano.co.uk) are experts in kids’ fitting with professionally
trained staff in every store nationwide. Recognised by the awarding body
Edexcel and trained directly by top fitted brands such as Clarks, Hush Puppies
and Start Rite. Before any of the team
can be called “an expert fitter” they go through rigorous training followed by
at least 25 supervised fits – ensuring that with Brantano children’s shoes will
always be correctly fitted.
At Brantano, the fitting service is absolutely free and
there is no pressure to purchase. Stores
are open until late and friendly staff are on hand to help, making it easy and
convenient to pop in and check your children’s feet. If it’s time for a new pair of shoes, there
is a wide range of the best brands so there are options to suit all budgets.
Getting fitted is quick and as easy as 1,2,3
1.Measure
We use a specially designed foot gauge to
measure the length, width and depth of each foot
2.Try On
We find the correct fitting shoe from our wide
selection
3.Take a Walk
The very best fit cannot be achieved without
taking a few steps. Our thorough checks always ensure a comfortable fit.
Brantano have created "Five Fascinating Feet Facts" ... how many did you know?
The human foot is one of the most complicated
parts of the body – it has 33 joints, more than 100 tendons, ligaments and
muscles.
There are 28 bones in each foot. Children naturally hop, skip and jump more than
adults and so their feet handle around three times more stress than the average
adult foot. You should never hand-down baby shoes from one
child to another. Baby shoes (especially those made of leather) form to a
child’s foot making it unique to them. There are three arches to the feet, the inner
one, the across the foot one and the arch formed on the outer border.They appear in variable formats when a child
is around 2 ½ years old
Growing Feet
Remember that
the child foot becomes an adult foot gradually over the years. The foot is
still growing all the way up to around 18 to 20 so continuing to take care and
be careful with children’s shoes is just as important for teenagers
Ask the Expert
Podiatrist Emma Supple answers some common questions about children’s
foot health:
Q: Why do I need to get my children’s shoes fitted?
Emma says: “Growing feet need room
to grow, and children’s feet grow in variable bursts so being vigilant and
awareness is key. It is recommended that
children get their feet measured every 6-8 weeks before they begin school and
then every 3-4 months once they begin school.
Even if children haven’t outgrown their shoes they should be replaced if
the shoes are worn out. If children
aren’t wearing correctly fitted shoes, it can create or sustain foot deformities that may have a significant impact
on their adult lives due to foot problems.”
Q: How will I know their shoes are too small?
Emma says: “There is no exact rule
to tell you when your children’s feet will grow, and it is difficult to predict
growth spurts. If your children are showing any discomfort when they are
walking, or getting redness from their shoes, this is a clear sign. Ideally it
wouldn’t get to this stage – you can test shoes by looking inside for wear
marks and doing the thumb test, where you press the shoe at the end, will give
you a good guide to how much room is left. Coupled with regular measuring you
can ensure that they always have the right sized shoe.”
Q: Should I buy shoes that my child will grow into?
Emma says: “You shouldn’t buy shoes
that are more than one size too large for your child in the hope they will grow
into them or if you do ensure they do not wear them until they are ready to fit
into them. Shoes that are too big could cause a child to develop foot problems
and/or develop inherited foot problems.
It is also advisable not to hand down shoes from siblings or friends as
the shoe will have shaped themselves to someone else’s foot.”
Q: What shall I do if my child
has one foot bigger than the other?
Emma says: “Some
children can have one foot larger than the other. If this is the case then buy shoes to accommodate
the largest of the two feet.”
Q: What are the health implications of my child
wearing poorly fitted shoes?
Emma says: “In the short term
conditions such as redness and soreness, bunching up of the toes and ingrowing
nails if the shoes are overly tight. In
the longer term developmental foot problems can be made worse by ill-fitting
shoes and bunions and foot deformities such as hammer toe can be caused by
poorly fitted shoes. Unsupportive and
sloppy styles of shoe can lead to a similar gait (style of walking). In addition, there are also longer term
health implications from poorly fitted shoes such as back pain, knee problems &
pain and posture problems.”
For a flavour adventure the whole
family will love
Heinz is set to spice
up family mealtimes with the taste-bud tingling new flavour of Heinz Tomato
Ketchup blended with Sweet Chilli.
The flavoursome kick of sweet chilli is
the perfect accompaniment to the iconic Heinz Tomato Ketchup taste, so
Heinz is especially excited to be launching this limited edition sauce.
Witha brand new modern twist, Heinz has once again created a limited
edition flavour set to make meal times even more
exhilarating.
In an absolute ‘first’
for Heinz Tomato Ketchup in the UK, Heinzhas also produced a
special accessory to spice up your bottle which is available exclusively on
Facebook! Heinz has teamed up with International Pop Art artist Orla
Walsh to design bespoke bottle jackets to make this
new addition to the ketchup family even more unique. These super-sweet jackets,
inspired by the chillies in the new flavour, zip around your bottle making
Heinz Tomato Ketchup blended with Sweet Chilli the perfect new addition
to your family dinner table.
Facebook fans can
be the very first to get their hands on a bottle of this extra-special limited
edition complete with jacket which will be available on the Heinz Tomato
Ketchup UK Facebook page from 8th March. There are two very easy
ways to get hold of one the beautifully designed jackets – either enter a daily
draw to win this exclusive prize or purchase a bottle of the tantalising new
flavour. Each bottle will come wrapped in the chosen Limited Edition bottle
jacket, but be quick – there’s only a limited number
available!
Those who miss out
via Facebook can grab a bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup blended with Sweet
Chilli in stores from 10th March.
As soon as you
have your special bottle, all you need to do is add a dollop of Heinz Tomato
Ketchup blended with Sweet Chilli to liven up meal times. The unique flavour
opens up a whole new world of taste sensations – create a succulent sweet chilli
chicken wrap or use as a delicious dip for prawns. As with the rest of the Heinz
Tomato Ketchup range, the new limited edition contains no artificial colours,
flavours or preservatives.
For a flavour
adventure the whole family will love, it has to be Heinz Tomato Ketchup with
Sweet Chilli.
Most people know that they should change their toothbrush every 3 months, but do people know why?
I always believed that it was to do with the bristles wearing out, I always think of Roald Dahl as he believed that it was the bristles coming out and being swallowed that led to appendicitis problems ... but this probably isn't true!. One of the main reasons for changing your toothbrush is because of the germs and bacteria that is held between the bristles, think about it, you have a cold or sore throat, you clean your teeth and those germs are stored on your toothbrush. Day after day you re-infect yourself when you brush your teeth!
Colgate have brought out a brand new toothbrush. The Colgate 360° Max White ONE toothbrush features polishing
bristles, a cleaning tip and whitening cups which hold toothpaste to help
effectively remove surface stains for a naturally whiter smile.
The UK’s Top Oral Health Myths – Demystified
This Oral Health Month,
Colgate asked a panel of 250 independent dentists which were the most common oral
health myths that they heard from their patients. Working with Dr Simon N
Khoury BDS of Northway Dental Practice, Colgate wants to dispel the myths and
help people have a better understanding of how to improve their oral health.
Top
Ten Oral Health Myths
Myth One: When gums bleed it’s a sign that I’m brushing too
hard
On the contrary, bleeding gums are a warning
sign indicating that you need to pay more attention to your gums rather
than avoid brushing them. Bleeding gums are one of the first symptoms of gum
disease and should not be ignored.
Gum disease is inflammation of the gums, caused by bacteria
in plaque (a sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth). Contrary to
common misconception, even the smallest amount of bleeding when you brush or
floss your teeth could mean you have gum disease. In fact, gum bleeding is the
most common sign of gum disease, together with other typical warning signs
including gum swelling, inflammation, redness and recession. The good news is
that milder forms of gum disease are reversible if you visit your dentist and follow
a good oral health routine - flossing once a day, brushing twice a day with
fluoride toothpaste and using an anti-bacterial mouthwash, at a different time
to brushing, to help protect your gums. The more serious forms of gum disease
require professional treatment by your dentist and/or dental hygienist.
Myth Two: Brushing too much can wear away the enamel
There is some truth
in this, although only if you’re brushing incorrectly. Brushing too much, too
hard or with a hard-bristle brush can, over time, erode your enamel. It’s also
important to use an effective brushing technique to help ensure you are
cleaning your teeth properly.
To
brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the
gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth, and areas around fillings, crowns or other
restoration. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows:
Clean the
outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth
Clean the
inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth
Clean the
chewing surfaces
Be sure to
brush your tongue, too, as the soft tissues in your mouth also harbour
bacteria
Proper brushing
takes at least two minutes although most people do not come close to brushing
that long. To get a feel for the time involved, try using a stopwatch. Finally,
to protect enamel it’s important
not to brush
directly after eating acidic foods such as citrus fruits and fizzy drinks as
that can also weaken the enamel; consider using fluoride mouthwash after acidic
foods/drinks then wait at least 45 minutes before brushing.
Myth Three: Good
teeth are inherited so there’s not much I can do
While
that is a nice excuse to get away with not taking good care of your teeth it’s
just not true. While the shape, position and, to some small degree, strength of
your teeth may be influenced by your genes, the effectiveness of your personal
oral care routine is the biggest factor by far when it comes to having healthy
teeth and gums.
Brushing
twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing, using mouthrinse at a
different time to brushing and regular dental check-ups will help ensure you
have healthy teeth and gums irrespective of the state of your parents’ teeth.
Diet also has an impact. Eating lots of calcium rich foods such as cheese and
milk and avoiding snacking on sugary foods between meals can help to keep teeth
strong.
Myth Four: For every child you have you lose a tooth
A lot of dentists hear this from their patients who believe
that during pregnancy the baby depletes the mother’s mineral supplies and makes
the mother more susceptible to weakened and damaged teeth. This is a myth and is simply not the case.
If the mother practices good brushing and flossing habits, they are no more
likely to get cavities during pregnancy than at any other time.
Pregnant women are more susceptible to gum disease, however,
and to minimise the effects of pregnancy gingivitis they should practice good
oral hygiene. Brushing twice a day for at least two minutes each time, flossing
every day and using an anti bacterial mouth rinse also may help to control any
gum infection. Ask your dentist to check the health of your gums during
pregnancy. Dental check-ups are free for pregnant women on the NHS. Should you
develop gum disease whilst pregnant it can be treated, and that may involve a
professional cleaning by your hygienist as part of a course of gum treatment.
Myth Five:Rubbing teeth with strawberries whitens
them
It would be nice to think that this is the case. There is
some truth in this due to the fact that strawberries contain a natural fruit
acid called muric acid, which can remove some surface stains, but it’s a very
temporary effect. For longer term solutions, use a daily whitening toothpaste.
If you’re looking to whiten your teeth permanently, then always visit a
professional, however, be warned that whitened teeth can be subject to higher
sensitivity as the enamel becomes temporarily more porous in the process.
Myth Six: Flossing is bad for your teeth because it
makes your gums bleed
If your gums bleed when you floss, this is a warning sign
that shouldn’t be ignored. Bleeding gums are not normal and are one of the
first signs of gum disease. Rather than causing the problem, if your gums bleed
when you floss, it merely alerts us to the existing problem. In fact regular
flossing helps prevent the problem by allowing the removal of plaque and food
particles in the spaces between the teeth and gums in places where a toothbrush
can’t easily reach, helping to prevent gum problems. As plaque build-up can
lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.
To receive maximum benefits from flossing, use the following technique:
·Starting with about 18 inches of floss, wind most of the
floss around each middle finger, leaving an inch or two of floss to work with
·Holding the floss tautly between your thumbs and index
fingers, slide it gently past the tight contact point between the teeth
Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth,
making sure you go beneath the gumline. Never snap or force the floss.
Instead, use gentle deliberate movements to work the floss around your
teeth and gums
Use clean sections of floss as you move from tooth to
tooth
To remove the floss, use the same back-and-forth motion
to bring the floss up and away from the teeth. Releasing one end and
gently pulling the floss through can help to get floss out of tight spaces.
Myth Seven: Brushing directly after an acidic
meal will reduce damage from enamel erosion
On the contrary, it’s best to wait a
while after eating acidic foods because the acid weakens your enamel and if you
brush straight afterwards you may be further weakening the enamel.
It’s best to wait 30 to 60 minutes
after each meal before brushing to allow enough time for acidity to neutralise.
Consider using fluoride mouthwash after acidic foods/drinks then brushing 45
minutes later.
Myth Eight: Rubbing your teeth with salt is better than
toothpaste
No is the simple answer. The Department of Health guidelines
recommend we brush our teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride
is a key ingredient to help strengthen and protect the teeth from decay. While
salt does contain natural antiseptic properties, it is no substitute for using
fluoride.
Myth Nine: Receding gums is all part of getting older, there’s nothing you
can do about it
Receding gums are caused by gum disease and occurs when the
gum tissue surrounding the teeth reduces exposing the root of the tooth. It can
also be caused by overbrushing. While it is more common in those over the age
of 40, it may start as early as in the late teens.
Gum recession is not something that happens overnight. In
most cases, receding gums a process that happens gradually from day to day over
the years. That explains the fact that it is common over the age of 40. As the
changes in the condition of the gums from one day to another are minimal, we
get used to the gums' appearance and tend not to notice the changes over longer
periods of time.
It’s best to talk to your dentist about how to prevent gums
from receding. If the cause is overbrushing then using a softer toothbrush and
adapting a more gentle technique will help. Improving oral hygiene habits by
flossing daily, using a mouthrinse, at a different time to brushing, and
brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste will help prevent gum problems.
A professional clean by your hygienist will also help by removing any tartar
build-up which is preventing the proper cleaning of the gums.
Myth Ten: Eating parsley neutralises bad breath
While eating parsley can be effective if
you’ve just eaten a strong smelling food, the most common cause of bad breath
is poor oral hygiene. Bacteria that coat your teeth, tongue and gums can cause
plaque build-up (the soft, sticky deposit that forms on the surface of the
teeth), gum disease and dental decay. These bacteria combine with saliva and
food in the mouth, breaking down food particles and proteins, which
releases an unpleasant-smelling gas.
If you do not brush and floss your teeth
regularly, any food that is trapped between your teeth will be broken down by
the bacteria, causing bad breath. These bacteria can also live in the
rough surface of the tongue. Therefore, as well as brushing your teeth,
cleaning your tongue can help control bad breath. Persistent bad breath or a
bad taste in your mouth can be warning sign of gum disease or tooth decay.
The ordering procedure and delivery turn around was brilliant!
It was simple to upload my image using their uploading and cropping function, choosing the best size that would suit the quality and size of my image. I could choose whether I would like the canvas with white or wrapped edges and finally the depth I would like my canvas print to be.
I learned a few things too - for instance did you know that you can have your canvas Acrylic Coated? Acrylic coating protects your canvas from scratches and harmful effects from sunlight (ultra-violet) which can cause fading.There is a very small charge for this extra option (less than £5!). Other optional extras include Colour (free) or Black and White (0.49p) and you can see how your image will look if you select the black and white option before ordering.
A very funky option is to transform your canvas print into Popart style, I am thinking of ordering the above image for Emma's bedroom ... I think she would love it! Delivery was within a few days, my canvas is HUGE and I was worrying about packaging, I needn't have worried as my canvas print came bubble wrapped and wrapped in very tough plastic - it was perfect!
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