eNewsletter - Danforth Neighborhood Dental Centre

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The first day of autumn - September 23 - is just around the corner. Don't fret: there is still time for a round of golf, another game of tennis or a long nature hike to view the amazing colour show Ontario enjoys each year.

Many of you are back in school or perhaps settling back into a more demanding routine. This can add stress and make you look for ways to save time. Two things that should not be eliminated from your morning routine are flossing and breakfast. Flossing is an essential component of oral hygiene: it only takes a few moments and its benefits last a lifetime. From the classroom to the boardroom, a healthy breakfast improves performance, concentration and overall health. You don't need a three course sit-down meal, simply a healthy nutritious boost to start your day.

If you are looking for something fun to do with the family, apple picking season is here again. For those of you looking for different fruit to pick this year, Ontario also boasts delicious peaches, nectarines and plums, followed by pears in August. Freshly picked fruit should be a great component to your breakfast, and reminds you from where the food in the supermarket was grown.

If you are in Toronto on October 1, be sure to check out Nuit Blanche. It is an amazing way to explore the city and has been getting better each year. Remember to bring a camera and feel free to share your photos with us, we may include them in next month's eNewsletter.

Have a safe and healthy summer from,

If you know of someone who would benefit from our dental services, please let us know. We truly appreciate your confidence and your referrals!

Announcing the WINNER of the Cook's Place Gift Card
The anticipation is over! Here is the winner of the $100 gift card to the Cook's Place.

And the winner is...

Ryan N!

Congratulations Ryan. He won a $100 gift card to the Cook's Place on the Danforth for scheduling an appointment between 12-4pm.!

The Cook's Place is a professional and knowledgable store providing quality kitchen and food appliances. To see their products and other services, click here!

Another WINNER!

We are annoucing another winner of a draw we did for new patients for a $100 gift certificate to Moss on Danforth.

We would like to congratulate Morgan B!

Moss is a Canadian owned and operated garden lifestyle store, specializing in outdoor living. To see their extensive collection of indoor/outdoor furniture and gardening, click here.

SPECIAL NEWS for our very own hygienist Mariane!

Our heartfelt congrats to Mariane who tied the knot in the month of August. She made a beautiful bride!!

DNDC does Taste of Danforth!
It was a busy time at the Taste of Danforth this year. Tons of people came out to enjoy the great food Greek town had to offer.

At DNDC, team members; Carol, Nikka, Connie & Eleni, gave away the totes which were very popular this year! Below are some photos which you can enlarge by clicking on one!

Making good nutritional choices, especially if started at a young age, helps to maintain healthy teeth throughout your life.

Combining the right nutritional choices with proper dental maintenance helps to ensures proper oral health.

How do you ask?

Click here to find out!

If you have been skipping breakfast or grabbing something when you get to the office, you may be missing out on the healthy start that your body needs. By planning ahead and preparing your breakfast in advance you can save time, money and your health.

A good go-to recipe for a homemade granola can be used as a quick breakfast or as a snack you keep at your desk to eliminate the temptation of less healthy alternatives throughout the day.

Some Tips for a Great Morning Granola:

Start with good quality whole rolled oats. This is the basis of the recipe.
Use sweeteners such as maple syrup, agave nectar, and honey.
Use healthier plant based oils such as sunflower oil, coconut oil or organic canola oil. Have fun adding healthy things you love, such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, coconut flakes, apricots, raisins, goji berries... Add whatever you want! It's yours to enjoy.

Once it is made, simply store it in a glass jar and it will keep for a good couple of months.

By making your own granola, you will know exactly what is in it and avoid countless additives and preservatives that are found in store bought varieties.

To get you started here is a recipe we love. Remember that you can alter it to taste and use it to get your day started right.

Recipes provided by Marni Wasserman and fullynurished.ca.