{"id":4234,"date":"2024-06-03T17:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadentalcare.in\/?p=4234"},"modified":"2024-06-03T17:42:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:12:29","slug":"foods-that-can-help-you-curb-bad-breath-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/foods-that-can-help-you-curb-bad-breath-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods that can help you curb bad breath"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you should have avoided having those raw onions with your meal, because now you\u2019re facing with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/dental-health\/101.aspx\">bad breath<\/a>. Many people find it difficult to hide what they last ate as certain foods do cause bad breath. Onions and garlic are probably the most common and most well-known instigators of bad breath, or halitosis, but there are others too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p data-adtags-visited=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-162 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=151&amp;h=269\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 85vw, 151px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=151&amp;h=269 151w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=302&amp;h=538 302w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=84&amp;h=150 84w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=168&amp;h=300 168w\" alt=\"pav-bhaji-add\" width=\"151\" height=\"269\" data-attachment-id=\"162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/2017\/03\/30\/foods-that-can-help-you-curb-bad-breath\/pav-bhaji-add\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1781\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1472655038&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pav-bhaji-add\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=168\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pav-bhaji-add.jpg?w=575\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-adtags-visited=\"true\">\u00a0Foods with a strong\u00a0<strong>smell<\/strong>\u00a0such as\u00a0<strong>onions<\/strong>\u00a0and garlic is high in sulfuric acid. The oil secreted from\u00a0<strong>onions<\/strong>\u00a0are carried through your bloodstream into your lungs. So, when you breathe out the pungent odour is exhaled too.<\/p>\n<p data-adtags-visited=\"true\">Fortunately, just as eating certain foods can cause your breath to be unpleasant, there are foods that help mask bad breath. However, they have temporary results<em>.<\/em>\u00a0The following foods could provide relief for an hour or two, until you are able to attack the underlying cause \u2014 odour-producing bacteria in your mouth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\">Bad-Breath Busters<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">Foods that can help mask bad breath include:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"_5a_q _5yj1\">\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Fennel seeds<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0Fennel seeds (sauf) is probably one of the oldest and well-known herb to\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=233&amp;h=122\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 85vw, 233px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=233&amp;h=122 233w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=466&amp;h=244 466w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=150&amp;h=79 150w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=300&amp;h=157 300w\" alt=\"fennel-seeds\" width=\"233\" height=\"122\" data-attachment-id=\"126\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/2017\/03\/30\/foods-that-can-help-you-curb-bad-breath\/fennel-seeds\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fennel-seeds\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/fennel-seeds.jpg?w=800\" \/>treat bad breath. Its oils are what do the trick. Likewise,\u00a0spearmint and cinnamon can help mask\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fdental-health%2Foral-conditions%2Fbeating-bad-breath.aspx&amp;h=ATPqsGdbl7aC3xctI5onftS-vtxBUP_pFzlQ1pdOOZEORJqgz-IPnzxbSM9KW87IK5mnztCZduEZoHFsFYFbNhulJrg7QO4wPsGt90BYVRnBt4UbZBLVwy9pbGRRVzEnkJ8&amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bad breath<\/a>. Some other herbs and spices that work for the same reason are coriander or cilantro, eucalyptus, rosemary, and cardamom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"_5a_q _5yj1\">\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Green tea<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Not to mention green tea has \u00a0myriad of health benefits \u2014 preventing tooth decay, aiding in digestion as well as mental\u00a0<span class=\"skimlinks-unlinked\">alertness.Green<\/span>\u00a0tea contains catechin, a powerful antioxidant that can fend off bacteria \u2014 remember, bacteria causes the unwanted odour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4240 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/greek-yogurt-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5a_q _5yj1\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"_4yxo\">Yogurt.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Some studies have shown that the live active cultures in yogurt help reduce bad\u00a0breath. If the yogurt has probiotics (good bacteria), it can improve digestion and overpower the bad and foul-smelling bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Apples and pears<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>Fruits help with the production of saliva, which is essential to nourishing and rebalancing the natural oral ecology of the mouth.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Oranges, melons, and lime water<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0These fruits in particular are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C not only is helpful for keeping bacteria in check, but also helps combat gum diseases and gingivitis, which also can cause bad breath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Carrots, and cucumber<\/strong>s.<\/span>\u00a0These crunchy munchies encourage the production of saliva, the bacteria rinse agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><strong><span class=\"_4yxo\">Salads, almonds and nuts.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0They work like fruits and vegetables.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-151 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg?w=127&amp;h=127\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 127px) 85vw, 127px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg?w=127&amp;h=127 127w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg?w=254&amp;h=254 254w, https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w\" alt=\"almonds\" width=\"127\" height=\"127\" data-attachment-id=\"151\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/2017\/03\/30\/foods-that-can-help-you-curb-bad-breath\/almonds\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"284,284\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"almonds\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg?w=284\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vistadentalcare.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/almonds.jpg?w=284\" \/>The fiber-rich content of fruits, vegetables, and nuts also acts like \u2018tiny toothbrushes\u2019 on teeth and has been shown to keep odor-causing bacteria from staining teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">More Ways to Mask Bad Breath<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">Other ways to treat halitosis:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"_5a_q _5yj1\">\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><strong><span class=\"_4yxo\">Drink water.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Keep your mouth moist. Water rinses out your mouth, and it\u2019s generally good for your system.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Chew sugarless gum<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0It not only masks the odour but also promotes the production of saliva, which helps rinse your mouth of harmful plaque and bacteria.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Pop some breath mints<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0Like eating sprigs of parsley or other herbs, sucking on breath mints will mask the odour for at least a little while.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_2cuy _509q _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\"><strong>Mouthwash<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>Keep pocket mouthwash to rinse after every meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">Be sure the gum and mints you choose are sugarless. Sugar creates plaque, and you could be adding to the problem if you chew on sugary sweets or gum.<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><span class=\"_4yxo\">Practice Good Dental Hygiene<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">Food is really only a temporary solution to any bad breath problem. Most important, practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day and floss daily. If bad breath is a problem, be sure to clean your tongue as well \u2014 that\u2019s where odour-causing bacteria like to live, especially at night when your mouth is dry. Make certain to get regular dental checkups.<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">If bad breath is a persistent problem, talk with your doctor. It could be a sign of something other than the onions you had at meal.<\/div>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"atatags-26942-665daf2430002\" data-adtags-width=\"600\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you should have avoided having those raw onions with your meal, because now you\u2019re facing with\u00a0bad breath. Many people find it difficult to hide what they last ate as certain foods do cause bad breath. Onions and garlic are probably the most common and most well-known instigators of bad breath, or halitosis, but there<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4235,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4234\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impulsedigital.co.in\/vistadentalcare\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}