Bad breath has become a topic of increasing concern for people. Bad breath is a common oral problem caused by our unhealthy eating habits in daily life. Some people like to eat spicy and unhealthy fried foods, which can easily lead to bad breath and worsen over time. Below, I will introduce six types of foods that can cause bad breath.
【Foods that Cause Bad Breath】
1. Mint candy
Many mint candies claim to freshen breath and eliminate bad breath, but the benefits are few and the drawbacks are many. Once the mint flavor disappears from the mouth, the strange taste in the mouth will quickly rebound and worsen. Most mint candies contain sucrose, which is the "feast of bacteria". Bacteria release sulfides during the process of breaking down sugar, which exacerbates bad breath.
2. Alcohol
Alcohol is a diuretic, excessive drinking can cause mouth, brain, and body dehydration, and also hinder normal saliva secretion. Saliva contains substances that can break down and flush away "odor-causing bacteria", so excessive drinking will inevitably worsen bad breath. It is recommended to drink some plain water during drinking.
3. Salty foods
Foods such as salted crab, shrimp paste, crab paste, and salted fish will leave a salty and fishy taste in the mouth.
4. Meat
Dr. Emery said that eating too much meat can cause protein intake to exceed the body's needs, and the body will break it down into carbohydrates for energy. During the breakdown process, ammonia (urine odor) is produced, which is expelled from the mouth.
5. Dried fruits
Dried fruits not only contain a large amount of sugar that promotes bacterial growth, but also contain a large amount of insoluble dietary fiber, which is more likely to cause the accumulation of sugar in the oral cavity and between teeth. After eating dried fruits, it is necessary to clean the teeth gaps in time.
6. Strong-flavored foods
Foods with strong smells, such as stinky winter melon, stinky tofu, and stinky eggs, often have a strong and stimulating odor, which is the direct cause of bad breath.
【What to Eat for Bad Breath】
1. Kumquat
Kumquat is a common fruit that is very effective in treating bad breath accompanied by chest tightness and food stagnation. Take 5-6 fresh kumquats, wash them, and chew them in the mouth. Kumquat has the effect of clearing the liver and brightening the eyes, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory, and has a relieving effect on bad breath caused by liver disease.
2. Parsley
This herb is most helpful in eliminating oral odor, especially cigarette odor. If parsley is not available at hand, cilantro and mint can also remove oral odor. To achieve better results, it is better to chew these things for a longer time or use them to make tea. This is also one of the dietary treatments for bad breath.
3. Honey
First, take 1 tablespoon of honey, then brew it with warm boiled water and drink it. You can take honey water on an empty stomach every morning. Because honey has the effect of dissipating decay and moisturizing the intestines, it has a very good therapeutic effect on bad breath caused by constipation.
4. Grapefruit
In addition to treating post-alcohol odor, it can also treat poor appetite, pale taste, remove gastric bad breath, detoxify alcohol, and eliminate oral odor after drinking. Take fresh grapefruit, peel it, chew and swallow it slowly. This is a common dietary treatment for bad breath.
5. Lemon
It has a sour taste and a slight bitterness, and has the effects of promoting saliva secretion, quenching thirst, and relieving heat. In a cup of boiling water, add some mint and fresh lemon juice, and drink it to eliminate oral odor. This is one of the dietary treatments for bad breath.
It is worth noting that bad breath has multiple causes, such as dental caries, periodontal disease, gastrointestinal diseases, etc., which can cause bad breath. The above methods can only alleviate oral odor, but cannot fundamentally solve the problem of bad breath. Moreover, chrysanthemum is cool in nature, and it is not suitable for people who are weak, have a weak spleen, or have a cold stomach. Cloves are pungent and warm, and should be avoided by people with heat diseases and internal heat. Therefore, it is recommended that people with chronic bad breath should first find the cause of bad breath and then treat it accordingly.
