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Cheese May Prevent Tooth Decay

Monday October 26, 2009


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The bad news first: Researchers have found that the high acidity in white wine may erode tooth enamel.

Now, the very good news: Eating cheese with white wine neutralizes the acidity and replaces calcium that the wine erodes.

You can read the whole article about white wine and tooth erosion in the BBC news. Next time you buy a bottle of white wine, grab a hunk of cheese to go with it. Even if it doesn't end up preventing tooth decay, it sure will taste good!

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October 26, 2009 at 2:39 pm
(1) James Kiester says:

This is the best news I’ve heard. OK, that end of WWII thing back in ‘45 was pretty cool news too. But, this gem gives us a good health reason to eat cheese. :-)

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