{"id":1990,"date":"2024-01-12T09:24:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T09:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctorsmiles.com\/?p=1990"},"modified":"2024-01-16T12:02:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T12:02:01","slug":"beat-the-heat-with-these-braces-friendly-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctorsmiles.com\/beat-the-heat-with-these-braces-friendly-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Heat with these Braces-Friendly Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is upon us, and we\u2019re really feeling the heat here in Tucson. Our city can reach over 100 degrees for more than 50 days out of the year. What better way to stay cool than with a smoothie or some refreshing sorbet approved by the\u00a0American Association of Orthodontists\u00a0and Dr. Bedoya!<\/p>\n<h2>Watermelon Sorbet<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00be cup water<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00bc cup sugar<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01 tsp lime juice<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02-3 cups diced watermelon (no seeds or rind)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><br \/>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium high for 1-2 minutes<br \/>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Stir until the sugar has dissolved<br \/>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Chill the \u201csyrup\u201d for 20 minutes<br \/>\n4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Blend watermelon chunks during this time<br \/>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Add the chilled syrup and blend<br \/>\n6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Freeze in an ice cream maker<br \/>\n7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Serve<\/p>\n<h2>Blueberry &amp; Pineapple Smoothie (Serves 2-3)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01 \u00bd cups of chopped, fresh, frozen pineapple<\/span><br \/>\n<span>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a01 cup frozen blueberries<\/span><br \/>\n<span>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02 tbs of honey<\/span><br \/>\n<span>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00bd cup orange juice<\/span><br \/>\n<span>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02 cups unflavored natural yogurt<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nInstructions:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender<\/span><br \/>\n<span>2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mix on medium speed until smooth<\/span><br \/>\n<span>3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Pour into a glass<\/span><br \/>\n<span>4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Serve with a spoon and straw<\/span><br \/>\n<span>5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Not only are these treats delicious, they are also braces-friendly and healthy as they are filled with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients. Thank you for choosing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorsmiles.com\/blog\/2014\/7\/15\/beat-the-heat-with-these-braces-friendly-recipes\/MeetDrBedoya.aspx\">Dr. Marisela Bedoya<\/a><span>\u00a0as your local Tucson orthodontist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Our office caters to patients in the greater Tucson area including Green Valley, Vail, Catalina, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita. If you would like to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorsmiles.com\/blog\/2014\/7\/15\/beat-the-heat-with-these-braces-friendly-recipes\/AppointmentRequest.aspx\">request an appointment<\/a><span>, we encourage you to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorsmiles.com\/blog\/2014\/7\/15\/beat-the-heat-with-these-braces-friendly-recipes\/ContactUs.aspx\">contact us<\/a><span>\u00a0today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is upon us, and we\u2019re really feeling the heat here in Tucson. Our city can reach over 100 degrees for more than 50 days out of the year. 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