Eating for the mouth and the body
The Food Filter
Most diet advice is ideology. The food filter is mechanical, what supports the mouth, the gut, and the metabolism in the long run. Hold any food up against the filter and the answer becomes obvious without rules to memorize.
By Dr. Stephen LaDuque, DDS · Dental Excellence Stephenville · 2025-09-15
The filter
- Did it have a mother or grow from soil? If yes, more often.
- Is the ingredient label longer than five words? If yes, less often.
- Does it cause a sticky residue on your teeth? If yes, rinse with water immediately and brush within 30 minutes.
- Did it spend the last week in a clear liquid form (juice, soda, sweet coffee)? If yes, this is the most damaging category for teeth and metabolism.
- Are you eating it standing up, in the car, or in front of a screen? Even healthy food eaten this way digests poorly.
Takeaway
You don't need a new diet. You need a working filter and the willingness to use it consistently.
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