One of the most humiliating moments that can happen to anyone is being accused of having bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, stems from a number of reasons including eating certain foods, smoking, gum disease, dry mouth and oral bacteria among other things. Besides brushing your teeth and seeing the dentist regularly, there are foods that you can eat to combat bad breath.
Apples
Apples are one of the best foods that fight bad breath. The apple's hard texture helps in removing excess plaque on your teeth. Because dry mouth causes bad breath, the saliva that the apple's juices provide helps combat the issue. Apples can provide moisture the mouth needs to eliminate bacteria.
Parsley
When options are running low on solving your halitosis, herbs and spices are good alternatives. Parsley is a great herb that will not only get rid of bad breath; it actually makes it smell better. According to Herbal Meds Online, parsley has been used for centuries mainly because it contains chlorophyll, a great breath freshener.
Yogurt
Certain dairy products can provide relief from bad breath. Daily consumption of yogurt could drastically prevent and reduce your halitosis. In a recent March 2009 study presented to the International Association for Dental Research, Dr. Kenichi Hojo and a team of Japanese researchers discovered that sugarless yogurt can reduce malodorous compounds that cause bad breath. Not only that, they also found that yogurt cuts down on gingivitis and plaque reports Karen Pallarito at Lifespan Health News.
Strawberries
Strawberries are yet another fruit that can be a solution to bad breath. Strawberries not only prevent dry mouth, but also contain a great amount Vitamin C. Environments high in Vitamin C make it very hard for bacteria and germs to exist. Eating strawberries and other foods rich in Vitamin C greatly reduces these numbers. Additionally, 2,000 to 6,000 mg of Vitamin C taken daily, helps heal mouth and gum disease and rids the body of excess mucous and toxins says information at steadyhealth.com
Peppermint
Though it may seem obvious, peppermint is very effective in removing bad breath. According to Herbal Meds Online, one to two drops of peppermint oil on your tongue will bring out a very pleasing aroma and will remove excess bacteria in your mouth.
