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We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are now relaxed, rested and ready to face 2010 head on.

January 17 to 23 is National Non-Smoking Week. If you have been trying to quit now is a great time! Ask us how we may be able to help. Remember all tobacco use affects your overall health as well as your teeth and smile. If you need some help quitting be sure to visit the smoker's helpline for tips and support.

The 2010 Winter Olympics are just around the corner. If you have been looking for a new sport to add to your winter fun the Olympics should provide you with ample ideas.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a beginner at your sport of choice, remember to stretch and ease back into any activity slowly. Avoiding injuries will help you enjoy the sport throughout the season. If your sport of choice involves contact, remember to ask us about a properly fitted mouth guard.

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

Why does your dentist want to schedule another appointment with you so soon - even if today's oral examination was perfect?

Regular dental visits are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. For maximum benefit, a good home care regimen must be supplemented with an examination at least every six months. Depending on the status of your oral health, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits.

Click here to learn more about the importance of regular dental visits!

This recipe is made with butternut squash and sweet potatoes as the base. These two combined provide a sweet, delicate broth that is alkalizing and delicious. This winter squash is also a great source of natural sugars, carbohydrates and beta carotene. It provides vitamin A and C, potassium iron, riboflavin and magnesium and very low in sodium.

So as you can see, a bowl of this squashy soup is very nourishing and of course delicious. Just like traditional minestrone this soup is chalked full of veggies, bulked up with kidney beans and brown rice macaroni noodles. At this particular time of the year, there is nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup. Squashes are also in season now. Take advantage and make yourself a bowl of yummy minestrone soup!

Ingredients

1 Spanish onion, cut into large dice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1-2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoon, sea salt

1 tablespoon dried oregano

4-6 cups filtered water or stock

1 bay leaf

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into medium dice (or roast half squash in oven on 350F for 45 minutes) - then peel flesh away from skin and place in pot

1 sweet potato cut into large dice

3 ribs celery cut into large dice

1 large zucchini or two small zucchini, cut into small chunks

1 bunch of chard, cut into bit size pieces

1 cup soaked and cooked kidney beans (optional)

1/2 cup cooked macaroni brown rice noodles (optional)

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This recipe was sourced from Delicious Knowledge.