10 Foods that Fight Bad Breath
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10 Foods that Fight Bad Breath
Integrating some foods in our diet plan can help fight bad breath. It is vital to have crunchy items, vitamin C and dairy products among other things to breathe fresh always.
There is nothing more embarrassing than being pinpointed for bad breath.
The medical term for this condition is called 'Halitosis' when
unpleasant odours are exhaled during breathing. Mints and mouth sprays
work on this problem but only temporarily.
Let us explore the 6 main causes of Halitosis.
1. If you do not clean your tongue properly, it will produce bacteria and fatty acids that can cause Halitosis.
2. Dry mouth.
3. Eating certain food items like onion and garlic
4. Smoking.
5. Gum diseases where bacteria grow below the gum line and create foul smell.
6. Other causes are non-oral diseases like diabetes, carcinoma, and respiratory tract infections.
Besides brushing and flossing teeth on a regular basis, include these 10 wondrous food items to fight bad breath:-
An apple a day
An
apple a day not only keeps the doctor away but also bad breath at bay.
Its solid texture helps to get rid of the excessive plaque. Its juice
mixes with the saliva to provide moisture to the dry mouth and
eliminates bacteria.
Veggie Delight
Celery,
carrots and other crisp vegetables stimulate the flow of saliva which
helps in keeping your mouth moist. Their fibrous texture also helps in
washing away the substances clinging into the gums. Their cleaning
action and hydrating powers do not favour substances causing bad breath.
Dairy Daily
We
all love dairy products, don't we? And when they come with health
benefits it is a total win-win situation. Eating yoghurt each day
without sugar reduces malodorous compounds that cause bad breath. It
also works on gingivitis and plaque.
Cinnamon Fun
Do
you like the Cinnamon sticks or prefer a tasty flavour of Cinnamon tea?
Be it in any form, cinnamon basically conceals the smell in the mouth.
Its strong fragrance can enrich the mouth with a nice flavour and kills
the odour-causing bacteria.
Herb Garden
Chew
parsley sprigs for a delightful scent. If you end up eating onion or
garlic for lunch, this comes as a saviour. Also, you do not want the
stink of onions and garlic during business meetings. So, only a
reasonable amount of onions and garlic should be consumed at night. If
you eat too much garlic at night, your whole body would smell the next
day. For this, you can carry cloves or green cardamom with you. There
are other herbs also like basil or rosemary that solve the same purpose.
You can even steep these herbs in hot water and drink.
Citrusy magic
Some
fruits that combat bad breath are strawberries and lemons. Since they
are juicy, they quickly hydrate and provide Vitamin C to the mouth.
Vitamin C present in berries, melons and other citrus fruits makes it
very hard for the germs to exist. Taking a regular dose of vitamin C can
help you get rid of all the gum and teeth related problems.
Love Mints
Mints
do not really fight bad breath but mask it for some time. A minty
chewing gum helps to keep the mouth hydrated. While you may keep one
pack of sugar free mints handy, do not over indulge. In fact, a good
alternative is a few drops of peppermint oil on the tongue for a very
pleasant aroma.
Water Wealth
Having plenty
of water in between meals and all through the day is the best way to
hydrate the mouth. It acts like an artificial saliva and washes away the
food residues in the mouth leaving it refreshed. It is recommended that
an adult should consume 2 to 3 litres of fluids a day, some as soups
and tea, but mostly as water.
Tea Time
Black
tea and Green tea are really helpful in fighting bad breath. They curb
the growth of bacteria that causes unpleasant smell and prevents tooth
decay. However, you should drink in moderation, as too much intake of
caffeine is not good for health.
Nutty help
Hazelnuts
can work against bad breath if chewed properly and regularly. Hazelnuts
are also rich in vitamins and protein. That is why hazelnuts are good
for the health of teeth and gums.
