5 foods to prevent bad breath
So you’re at a lunch meeting with a potential employer and the lunch is going to turn into an interview. If you don’t have an opportunity to run to the restroom to brush your teeth after the meal, the following are five tips to help you choose a meal selection that will keep your breath fresh.
Bad breath results from two key issues: oral hygiene and gastrointestinal health. Basically this means that breath odors originate not just inside the mouth but also from your digestive tract. The culprit in both cases is largely bacteria. Doctors will tell you that if you have bad breath, you should first make sure you are eating right (getting a balanced diet of protein, carbs, lots of fruits and veggies and plenty of fluids to keep the GI tract healthy) and brushing and flossing after every meal. But that still doesn’t mean you might not be offending your friends and co-workers after lunch.
5 Foods to Prevent Bad Breath – [MSN Health]
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Alex says on April 12th, 2007 at 12:52 am
I am not sure how it works but people who eats breakfast are less likely to have bad breath than those who don’t eat even though they brush their teeth. I guess that whatever it is which causes bad breath is covered by the food’s scent.
Alex says on April 12th, 2007 at 12:57 am
I am not sure how it works but people who eats breakfast are less likely to have bad breath than those who don’t eat even though they brush their teeth. I guess that whatever it is which causes bad breath is covered by the food’s scent.
bliz says on April 12th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Not forgetting green tea…of the brewed variety of course.
Rhonda says on April 12th, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Those foods are certainly helpful. The fresh herbs are really amazing in making you breath fresh. I guess these herbs were the primary source of our ancestors for oral hygiene.
Lee says on October 3rd, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Yes if you don’t eat during the day your breath will smell and be very offensive. I have experienced this first hand unfortunately. I also believe a great diet is the key along with drinking lots and lots of water. I truly think bad breath also comes from post nasal drip, many peopl experience that huge frog in their throat which is a collection of mucus. I know thier are some over the counter medications which may clear that up.
cheru says on April 3rd, 2008 at 6:28 am
mine is totaly different from any kind of bad breath since june 2000.am still suffering from bad breath that some one can smell it from a 100meter away from me.and i think its dry mouth tha am suffering from so i need help .
Chris says on June 10th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
The most important thing I find in having fresh breath is right after brushing your teeth, put some more toothpaste on that brush and scrub your tongue. All your tongue from the tip to so far back you almost gag. If your tongue looks white and coated, it means there’s lots of food particles and bacterial covering it. A clean tongue should be bright pink and odorless. Lick the back of your hand and smell it. If it stinks, that’s what your breath smells like. Brush yout tongue then try the lick test. The saliva should then be odorless. Don’t forget to scrub the roof of your mouth too. Seriously, these two things together are the best combat against bad breath.