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Banana Bread - in a blender. Were more enticing recipe ideas ever spoken? Maybe, but then again, when you're looking for the next viral breakfast idea this might be right up there on your list of recipes to try! Here's how to do it: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 95-in. loaf pan with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper; set aside. 2. Add the bananas, about 2-cups of old-fashioned oats, and peanut butter to your blender and process until smooth. Blen...d until oats are just about ground and then stir in chocolate chips (amount to your liking!) 3. Next, pour your batter into the prepared loaf pan. 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 5. Cool completely in pan before slicing! 6. Enjoy! This brace-friendly recipe is also great for promoting healthy teeth and gums!

Guess what? Both laughing and smiling help boost your body’s immune system. It's true! A WebMD study found that laughter, which often begins with a smile, boosts immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thereby bolstering your resistance to illnesses. So you can look great when you smile AND feel great about it, too because it's good for you!

Happy Easter, Every bunny --- If you guessed the dark chocolate rabbit (C), you're right! New studies show that dark chocolate is effective at fighting cavities, plaque and even tooth decay!

Time for a quick refresher on brushing! Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.... Oh, and remember to floss! See more

Smiling is the least expensive, easiest, and most rewarding way to RESET your mood and lift your spirits. Go ahead, give it a try right now!

Let's hear it for the real MVP of Super Bowl Sunday... yes, that's right - it's the beloved avocado, but for good reason! Roughly 13 million pounds of avocado are sold in preparation for Super Bowl Sunday. Here are a few favorite ways we enjoy avocado, including a football Sunday favorite: Guacamole. ... Do you make amazing guacamole? We're looking for a new recipe in the comments!

Smiling first thing in the morning is the best way to start your day! Don't you agree? #SmilePassItOn

Traditional or electric? When it comes to toothbrushes, both will get the job done. In today's This or That post we want to know which brush did you use this morning?

You know smiles are magic when you can't hold them in, even when you try hard not to!

Soup is an excellent choice for a nutritious meal when you've just gotten braces or are dealing with sore teeth. Italian Wedding Soup, in particular, is always a crowd-pleaser. Save this #RECIPE for later and let us know in the comments what your favorite soup is!