In daily life, it is well known that having bad breath during a conversation can be very embarrassing. So do you know what kind of dietary therapy can help eliminate bad breath? Let's take a look at a few dietary therapy methods for getting rid of bad breath.
Causes of Bad Breath
Before we talk about what food therapy is good for bad breath, let's understand why some people always have bad breath. Generally speaking, there are two main reasons for bad breath: first, the body lacks ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Adults need about 60-65 milligrams of vitamin C every day, and if the body cannot meet this requirement for a long time, it can cause bad breath. Another reason is that oral bacteria causes tooth decay.
3 Dietary Therapy Methods to Help Eliminate Bad Breath
1. Patchouli Porridge
Ingredients: 20g patchouli, appropriate amount of glutinous rice, appropriate amount of honey
Preparation: Wash the patchouli and put it in a pot (make sure to use an aluminum pot), add water and simmer for 5 minutes, discard the residue and keep the juice. Then put the glutinous rice in the pot with the right amount of water, boil it over high heat, and simmer over low heat. When the porridge is cooked, add the patchouli juice, and boil it again before serving.
Effect: It can effectively keep the mouth fresh.
2. Salted Fish Head and Tofu Soup
Ingredients: 1 salted fish head, several pieces of tofu, 1 slice of ginger
Preparation: Wash all the ingredients. Slightly fry the salted fish head and ginger, then put them in a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water and boil over high heat for about half an hour. Then put in the tofu and boil for another 20 minutes.
Effect: The salted fish head has a sweet taste and can also clear heat. Tofu has a cooling effect and can also clear heat and detoxify. It is effective for oral ulcers, swollen gums, bad breath, and constipation.
3. Mint Porridge
Ingredients: 25g mint leaves, appropriate amount of glutinous rice
Preparation: Boil the mint leaves with an appropriate amount of water, discard the residue and keep the juice. Cook the glutinous rice until it is cooked, then add the mint juice and boil again before serving.
Effect: Mint is the best food for cleaning the mouth, and making it into porridge can also clean the mouth.
Foods to Avoid for People with Bad Breath:
(1) Sugar, sweets, sweet drinks, cakes, and biscuits, which can protect teeth and reduce plaque.
Taboos for bad breath:
(1) Eating garlic, onions, and curry
(2) Smoking or using other tobacco products
(3) Drinking alcohol.
Friendly reminder: Some people with bad breath often have symptoms such as bitterness in the mouth, dry mouth, mouth ulcers, swollen gums, and constipation. It is best to seek treatment from authoritative experts and not to use medication at will, as it may easily recur and even cause disorders and imbalances in other organs of the body, leading to serious consequences.
Herbal Teas to Eliminate Bad Breath
Drinking fresh teas regularly is beneficial for alleviating and treating bad breath. For example, herbal teas and mint tea are good natural drinks for eliminating bad breath.
1. Osmanthus Tea
Take 3g of osmanthus and boil it with water, then use the boiled water to brew 5g of black tea. Drink it frequently throughout the day. It has a good effect in treating bad breath.
2. Osmanthus and Chrysanthemum Tea
Take 6g of osmanthus and chrysanthemum flowers, then brew them with hot water. Drink it once or twice a day. This method is suitable for patients with bad breath caused by stomach heat, and it has a fragrant and stomach-clearing effect.
3. Single-flavored Tea
Take 25g of green tea and brew it into a strong tea. Chew the tea leaves. This method is suitable for patients with bad breath caused by stomach heat, and it has the effect of clearing stomach heat.
4. Jasmine and Mint Tea
Take 5g of mint leaves and jasmine flowers, brew them with hot water, and drink it once a day, brewed twice. This method has a good effect in treating bad breath and can also remove odor.
