Yes. Once treatment begins, we will explain the complete instructions and review a list of foods to avoid. Some of those foods include: ice, hard candy, raw vegetables and all sticky foods (i.e. caramel and taffy). You can avoid most emergency appointments to repair broken or damaged braces by carefully following our instructions.

Most foods can be enjoyed just as before you got your braces. Hard, crunchy and sticky foods can damage braces and should be avoided. See similar questions...

Yes! What you eat has EVERYTHING to do with how you feel. And certain foods can make you feel a whole lot better. Let's face it: when you have CFS/ME or Fibromyalgia you are already likely to feel very ill, exhausted and weak right? So try not to go making it worse by eating the wrong food! I’ve repeated it because it’s important. See similar questions...

The majority of the mole’s diet is made up of animal matter, such as insects, grubs and worms. Moles will sometimes eat beetles and baby mice, as well. Moles eat an enormous amount of food every day – up to 100 percent of their body weight. Moles never seem to get full. Moles use up so much energy pushing through the ground that they have to have a lot of food to keep going. See similar questions...

Advice abounds on the issue of food in pregnancy, basic science simply recommends a well balanced diet. The most important dietary advice in pregnancy is to avoid food borne illnesses and toxins. See similar questions...

Generally, no. Many researchers believe the majority of Omega-3 food sources have disappeared from the modern diet. The foods now considered "mainstream" are often deficient in Omega-3. Even if your diet includes several fish meals per week, you may not be getting sufficient levels of Omega-3. This is because much of the fish we consume is now farm raised or does not contain significant amounts of Omega-3. See similar questions...

Studies done on organic foods vs. commercially grown foods have shown that the organic produce has an average of 3 times more nutrients than commercially grown. Organic foods aren't grown with the pesticides, chemicals, growth stimulants and bioengineering, all of which are very bad for your body. Many organic foods just plain taste better and have more flavor as well. But, prices can be much higher for organic. If you have the means, definitely eat as much organically grown as you can. See similar questions...

For almost every person with diabetes, the answer is yes! Eating a piece of cake made with sugar will raise your blood glucose level. So, will eating corn on the cob, a tomato sandwich, or lima beans. The truth is that sugar has gotten a bad reputation. People with diabetes can and do eat sugar. In your body, it becomes glucose, but so do the other foods mentioned above. With sugary foods, the rule is moderation. You'll gain weight. So, don't pass up a slice of birthday cake. See similar questions...

Forget about eating with abandon. The key to healthy living is moderation. Air-popped popcorn may be low in fat, but it still has calories. And calories count. If you can control the portion sizes of the food you eat, you will be able to eat a wider variety of foods, including your favorites, and still keep your blood sugar in your target range. See similar questions...

You will be given full instruction in your post-operative diet and a booklet with the diet recommendations before your operation. The diet consists of clear liquids for several days after operation and then a "full" liquid diet consisting of low-fat, low-sugar milk product containing drinks and soups for several weeks after operation. Your diet will be advanced to puree foods, high in protein and fiber, about one month after surgery; and then to soft meats, fruits, vegetables and grains. See similar questions...