How Can Nutrition Help Cure Bad Breath?
Many medicine cabinets, purses or office desks are likely to hold a breath freshener. Most mouthwashes and breath mints simply mask the problem. Nutrition—both in the form of a healthy diet that ensures optimum health, and the use of natural herbs as breath deodorizers—help the body process and eliminate the bacteria that can cause bad breath. Good nutrition can offset serious problems that might lead to bad breath, including: • Maintaining healthy teeth and gums, thus making it less likely that decaying teeth or diseased gums will become a fertile ground for bacteria that cause bad breath. • Maintaining good control of diabetes, avoiding diabetic ketoacidosis that creates a foul odor from breath. • Not smoking, which not only eliminates the foul scent of stale tobacco but also reduces the risk of cancer. • Eating a balanced diet with a maximum amount of fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid excessive amounts of meat and dairy products which might give rise to higher levels of bacteria th
