09/09/2026
🦷🦠 Your mouth. Your microbiome. Your health.🦠🦷
A healthy oral microbiome supports your teeth and gums — and also supports your immune system and the body’s ability to respond to harmful microbes, including viruses.
Diet plays a key role in supporting a healthy oral microbiome.
Follow these top nutrition tips to feed a healthy mouth!
🥬 Eat a varied, fibre-rich diet
🍓 Choose whole foods and plenty of fruit & vegetables
🫘 Include legumes and whole grains
🧀 Include foods such as cheese (in moderation)
🍵 Enjoy tea in moderation
🥛 Consider fermented foods
🍬 And try to reduce frequent sugary snacks and drinks
Good oral health isn't just about brushing and flossing — what we eat matters too.
We loved this fascinating BBC Future article exploring the relationship between diet, the oral microbiome and health.
👉 Read the full article; BBC Future https://share.google/k9ntopc7mb0yt5B2b