What Is ‘Spinach Teeth,’ And How Do You Prevent It While Eating Spinach?
Viktoria Korobova/Getty Images If you’ve ever noshed on some spinach and felt an uncomfortable, gritty feeling on your teeth after — you’re not alone. Nope, this isn’t the universe telling you to give up on veggies, it’s actually a very common phenomenon dubbed “spinach teeth.” Aside from sounding like an unfortunate playground nickname, spinach teeth is a real, scientifically-proven experience caused by something called oxalates. Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds found in spinach that, which can create tiny, insoluble crystals as you chew the spinach. These microscopic particles cling to the surface … Read more
