Experts recommend five foods to eliminate bad breath
Experts advise eating five specific foods to help eliminate bad breath, alongside rinsing with water and maintaining oral acidity balance, according to CNN.
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AIExperts have recommended eating five foods that can help eliminate bad breath.
According to CNN, rinsing the mouth with water to remove food particles and maintain oral acidity balance, along with consuming certain foods, can help address the issue.
Apples are considered especially effective in removing bacteria that cause bad breath, and biting into an apple helps clean the teeth and remove trapped food debris.
Green tea also contains natural compounds that combat the bacteria responsible for bad breath, while citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons help freshen breath.
Lemon juice can be added to a glass of water or a small piece of lemon can be eaten after meals, and keeping an orange on hand to eat when needed is also suggested.
Basil leaves contain polyphenolic compounds that help break down sulfur compounds responsible for garlic breath.