Bacteria in the oral cavity are one of the main causes for bad breath. Attributed to Hydrogen Sulfide, likened to the stink of rotten eggs, is one of the main volatile Sulfur compounds also referred to as VSCs. The technical jargon, however, is unimportant. Curing bad breath is not as complicated as you think it is…try the following three foods – it might just solve your embarrassing problem:
Herbs – Parsley is a great way to countering bad breath. The high level of chlorophyll contained in parsley will do the trick. Simply chew on a bit of parsley and your breath will smell better and fresher. If you take the time to read the fine print, you will notice that most breath fresheners include parsley in their ingredients. Another herb that helps eliminate bad breath is mint leaves, also a big ingredient used with the production of breath-fresheners. You could also try peppermint oil, fennel seeds, cloves, rosemary, thyme and even sage.
Lemon – Suck on a small slice of lemon to get rid of bad breath. You might need to repeat if necessary, or even dilute some lemon juice in water and rinse your mouth with it. However, this must be used with care as lemon contains sugar, which of course promotes the growth of bacteria. Therefore, resort to this solution only once or twice a month.
Yoghurt – Try eating plain, sugarless yoghurt for around six weeks. It will lessen bacteria in your mouth by as much as 80%. Buy yoghurts that contain live cultures of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermopholis and eat it every day. Make sure that the yoghurts you eat do not contain sugar.
