Dr Cram presents: The Perfect Braces-Friendly Summer Wrap

Summer is here, as are all of the fresh fruits and vegetables that your diet craves. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) summer wrap that is sure to be a favorite among friends and family. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.

Soy Simmered Chicken Wraps

Ingredients:

• 3 boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 large onions, chunked
• Small flour tortillas (pkg. of ten) wheat or white
• (optional: 10-16 oz. of cooked chopped broccoli)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 2 Tablespoons peach or apricot jam
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

In a slow cooker, or a large pan on the stove, layer the onions and the chicken breast. Allow at least three hours in the slow cooker on medium, or at least one hour on the stove—the longer the better, but you don’t have to do anything to it while it cooks. Spoon out the chicken onto a cutting board, and with a knife and fork, shred the chicken as finely as you’d like. In a small saucepan, stir all sauce ingredients together over medium heat until the mixture starts bubbling, then let it simmer for five minutes on low heat to thicken. In a serving bowl, stir sauce and onion into chicken; if you’d like, add cooked chopped broccoli. Makes about six to eight servings.

Enjoy this delicious summer recipe!
--From Your Friends at Red Deer Orthodontics

Tell Dr. Cram and team: What's on your reading list this summer?

You may recall that a couple of weeks ago, we asked you, our great patients and readers, about your summer plans.

With summer finally here, some of us at Red Deer Orthodontics have been thinking increasingly about the importance of reading. Our staff and Dr. Robert Cram know it’s easier to go play ball or kick back and spend some quality time in front of the television, but reading during the summer is a key step in being prepared for classes in the fall (or work), as well as maintaining your skill level! In fact, a new study has found that the number of books at home might predict children's future.

Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and our staff would be happy to provide a few titles. You may also ask a local librarian for some ideas or check out these summer reading lists that we came across this morning, thanks to Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Happy reading everyone!

More happy patients at Red Deer Orthodontics!

Dr. Bob Cram and our team at Red Deer Orthodontics deliver the highest quality orthodontic care in a personalized environment here in Red Deer. We make orthodontic treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what a few of our patients have to say!

"The office is very comfortable, confident my son is getting great treatment." ~ Brian B.

"My kids really liked how kind and gentle Dr. Cram is and how he explained everything to them." ~ Mark L.

"We don't have this kind of service with our other health care professionals." ~ Bill G.

"Has been a family orthodontist for a very long time. Great chair side manner. All staff are friendly during visits." ~ Paul W.

"He is very thorough, explains what he sees and what his plans are, and he has a wonderful bedside manner with the kids. Also, the staff is always smiling and friendly, which makes the kids and the parents feel comfortable." ~ Anita W.

Share your summer plans with Dr. Cram!

We can't believe it's already June. As the school year comes to a close for a lot of Dr. Cram's patients, the days get longer and the temperatures begin to climb in Alberta, there’s no better way to beat the heat than jump into a pool or cool off under the shade with a iced beverage. For a lot of our patients, summer brings a chance to get away from it all and escape every-day life for a couple of weeks. For others, it means a season of relaxation and relief from homework and other duties.

What about you?

What are your plans for summer? Do you have any interesting plans for a summer vacation? Does your family have a vacation or family reunion planned? We want to see when and how you are all spending your summer vacations. If you’re going somewhere exotic, tell Red Deer Orthodontics about it! If you're going camping, awesome! Even if you're staying at home, that can be fun as well.

Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us on our Facebook page as the summer rolls along!