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Garlic and onions add flavor to meals and may offer health benefits. Unfortunately, both can cause bad breath, known as halitosis, especially when eaten raw. So eating onions bad breath, how to end? Fortunately, many home treatments can prevent or eliminate bad breath. Below, we describe a simple method.
The characteristic smell is due to sulfur-containing chemicals in onions and garlic. The smell can linger on a person's breath for hours and even overnight, which makes some people averse to eating raw onions. How to get rid of bad breath when eating raw onions?
1. Why does eating onions cause bad breath when eating?
If you are familiar with sulfur, you know that in the gaseous state it can cause a rather peculiar smell. Well, a lot of foods have sulfur compounds in them, and in fact, that's what gives them their unique flavor. This is especially true of garlic and onions, which belong to the allium family. Not only are they closely related, but they also have the same type of sulfur compound that causes bad breath. They are similar in composition and contain many of the same sulfur compounds. Sulfur compounds give foods a special flavor. They also secrete special gases when cut or ground, and then mix with gas-producing bacteria, creating a certain fragrant breath.
Garlic and onions can continue to cause bad breath for hours after you eat them. As part of the digestive process, their by-products are also absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the lungs, causing bad breath.
But bad breath is no reason to avoid garlic and onions. Their health benefits are well worth it and can counteract their odor-causing effects.
2. How to get rid of the bad smell when eating raw onions?
Here are some tips to help you get rid of bad breath when eating onions:
2.1 Drink green tea
Drink a cup of hot green tea after a meal for temporary relief of bad breath until you can go to the bathroom to brush your teeth.
In a study 15 participants used a green tea catechin mouthwash and found it comparable to an antiseptic mouthwash in terms of antiplaque effectiveness. In another test-tube study, green tea and toothpaste were more effective than parsley, gum, and mint oils.
Drink green tea with honey several times a day. Green tea is rich in polyphenols which are powerful antioxidants that can destroy sulfur compounds found in raw onions.
2.2 Lemon has the effect of fighting against the breath of raw onions
Gargle with lemon juice two to three times a day. A teaspoon of lemon juice in a glass of water can help neutralize onion breath. The citric acid in lemons has antibacterial properties that can kill the bacteria that cause bad breath.
Just be careful not to get citric acid on your teeth. Its high acidity can contribute to enamel wear and tooth decay.
2.3 Drink diluted apple cider vinegar water
Apple cider vinegar contains pectin which will support the growth of good bacteria. Drinking 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before eating garlic or onions can help flush their by-products through your system faster, help neutralize onion breath, and help with digestion. Kills bad breath bacteria in the mouth. It also aids digestion.
You can drink a very dilute solution after your meal. Or gargle for 10 or 15 seconds after eating as a mouthwash.
2.4 Eat fresh produce like apples, spinach or mint
If you're having a particularly garlicky meal, eat an apple for dessert or munch on fresh mint leaves. One study found that the chemical composition of raw or heated apples, lettuce or mint helps to deodorize the breath after eating onions.
Apples are one of the most versatile fruits on the planet. They are very delicious. Plus, they have a multitude of uses and benefits. One of the uses is to treat bad breath with onions quickly.
Eating apples is one of the most effective methods to get rid of bad breath with onions. That's because the natural enzymes in apples break down the sulfur compounds of onions.
2.5 Brushing and flossing after eating
Most bad breath bacteria live below the gum line and in plaque that accumulates on teeth. Brushing and flossing after eating onions or garlic can help get rid of odor-causing bacteria, plus food residue. Using an electric toothbrush can help you brush below the gum line and reduce plaque. This helps freshen breath for a long time. It is also helpful to gently brush the roof of your mouth and tongue, the later the better.
2.6 Use mouthwash containing chlorine dioxide
There is some scientific evidence that mouthwash containing chlorine dioxide is effective for bad breath. Chlorine dioxide can help remove plaque, tongue-coating bacteria, and food particles. This is the same ingredient used to clean and improve the taste of outdoor water when camping.
You can gargle with baking soda: Gargle with baking soda. This method neutralizes the smell of onions, maintains the pH of saliva and controls the growth of bacteria in the mouth.
2.7 Drink some milk
Here is a little-known secret that can help you get rid of onion breath quickly. There are certain compounds in milk - especially whole milk - that can break down bacteria and compounds that cause odors. When you drink milk, the sulfur in the onion will be neutralized by the fat in the milk. Milk also acts as a natural mouthwash. If you have some whole milk at home, pour yourself a glass after a particularly strong-smelling meal and you won't have to be ashamed of your bad breath!
2.8 Using essential oils
Essential oils are often added to mouthwashes that contain alcohol. In addition to freshening the breath, some also have antibacterial properties. You can also make your own homemade mouthwash with essential oils and carrier oils (like coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil). Essential oils with proven benefits to eliminate bad breath include:
Peppermint Myrrh Eucalyptol Gargle 1 teaspoon carrier oil with a drop of peppermint oil to help remove food particles , bacteria and odors. Buy food grade peppermint oil at your local grocery store or online. Make sure you watch out for added sugars
2.9 Try a tongue cleaner
Bacteria also grow and multiply on the back of your tongue, where your toothbrush can't reach. A white tongue can indicate dead cells, microscopic food particles, and bacteria. Tongue cleaners, such as tongue brushes and tongue scrapers, can help you reach the back of your tongue. They are also effective to help remove odor-causing deposits.
To use a tongue scraper, start at the back of your tongue and gently scrape forward. This will bring the white residue to the front of your mouth. Continue rinsing and repeat this process until no more residue is visible on the scraper.
2.10 Chew mint gum
If you are looking for a minty fresh breath, you need mint. Mint contains chlorophyll, which freshens breath while masking the smell of onions. It also has mild antiseptic properties that help fight bad breath caused by bacteria.
You can find mint gum and cool mints everywhere you go. Just make sure you buy the sugar-free variety because the sugar in gum damages your teeth. Chewing mint gum can temporarily disable garlic breath. It can also reduce acid reflux, which may reduce the long-lasting effects of onions and garlic after digestion.
You can also get some natural mint. Drink mint with water or chew mint leaves to cut off bad breath after eating onions.
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