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Bad Breath

debbiekuhn123
debbiekuhn123 Posts: 67 Member
edited January 2 in Food and Nutrition
Is anyone else suffering from this?

Especially in the morning when i wake up, it never used to be like that when i was eating bad foods

my diary is open for anyone to view, I know im down on my calories, not hungry at all as i believe im eating healthy x

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  • Rhia55
    Rhia55 Posts: 247
    I don't know a person alive who doesn't have bad breath when they wake up. I use mints and gum all day. I chew Nicorette gum because I'm an ex-smoker but I alternate with Dentyne and mints. I also use mouthwash in the morning, a whitening formula.
  • sheleen302
    sheleen302 Posts: 266 Member
    HI-
    Haven't looked at your diary. but the breath thing happens when you are in ketosis--one of the signs. Ketosis means the body is using your fat for energy. If your goal, like mine is fat loss, this is a good thing.
  • debbiekuhn123
    debbiekuhn123 Posts: 67 Member
    I don't know a person alive who doesn't have bad breath when they wake up. I use mints and gum all day. I chew Nicorette gum because I'm an ex-smoker but I alternate with Dentyne and mints. I also use mouthwash in the morning, a whitening formula.

    I mean more of a bad breath than normal in the mornings, Im not sure if my foods choices are causing this?
  • RedHotHunter
    RedHotHunter Posts: 560 Member
    Dehydration can make that morning breath a little worse. Are you drinking enough water?
  • debbiekuhn123
    debbiekuhn123 Posts: 67 Member
    HI-
    Haven't looked at your diary. but the breath thing happens when you are in ketosis--one of the signs. Ketosis means the body is using your fat for energy. If your goal, like mine is fat loss, this is a good thing.

    Ok so is this a good thing if im in keytoses? Didnt that man die who founded the diet?
  • Ivy_leaves
    Ivy_leaves Posts: 103 Member
    Do you brush your tongue? Or use a tongue scraper. Sometimes the bacterial buildup on your tongue will do that,and often people forget to take care of their tongue. (:
  • debbiekuhn123
    debbiekuhn123 Posts: 67 Member
    Dehydration can make that morning breath a little worse. Are you drinking enough water?

    I think so, im drinking & peeing for england lol
    I also drink a cup of coffee daily, flavoured water, tap water, etc.. i dont log the water on here i mainly use it for foods x
  • debbiekuhn123
    debbiekuhn123 Posts: 67 Member
    Do you brush your tongue? Or use a tongue scraper. Sometimes the bacterial buildup on your tongue will do that,and often people forget to take care of their tongue. (:

    yes cos the first few times i did it i was gagging..lol.. ive got one of those toothbrushes that you use on your teeth & tongue x
  • sheleen302
    sheleen302 Posts: 266 Member
    HI-
    Haven't looked at your diary. but the breath thing happens when you are in ketosis--one of the signs. Ketosis means the body is using your fat for energy. If your goal, like mine is fat loss, this is a good thing.

    Ok so is this a good thing if im in keytoses? Didnt that man die who founded the diet?
    Yes, I believe he did....however a quick look at your diary for one day showed you at around 90 carbs...his diet recommened less than 20 per day. Read this: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/faq/f/whatisketosis.htm
  • skankamaggot
    skankamaggot Posts: 146 Member
    I was curious, so I googled and found this artical about why some foods cause bad breath, maybe worth a read: http://www.therabreath.com/food.html
  • debbiekuhn123
    debbiekuhn123 Posts: 67 Member
    I was curious, so I googled and found this artical about why some foods cause bad breath, maybe worth a read: http://www.therabreath.com/food.html

    thanks hun will go read it now x
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Is anyone else suffering from this?

    Especially in the morning when i wake up, it never used to be like that when i was eating bad foods

    my diary is open for anyone to view, I know im down on my calories, not hungry at all as i believe im eating healthy x
    I have this if my gut is not functioning properly.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Do you brush your tongue? Or use a tongue scraper. Sometimes the bacterial buildup on your tongue will do that,and often people forget to take care of their tongue. (:

    yes cos the first few times i did it i was gagging..lol.. ive got one of those toothbrushes that you use on your teeth & tongue x
    These are not necessary....just a dab of baking soda added to your toothbrush...and brush your tongue gently. Baking soda clears of the tongue beautifully!
    If you brush your teeth with baking soda, do it only occasionally, as your gums won't like baking soda if used often.
  • marfmellows
    marfmellows Posts: 18
    HI-
    Haven't looked at your diary. but the breath thing happens when you are in ketosis--one of the signs. Ketosis means the body is using your fat for energy. If your goal, like mine is fat loss, this is a good thing.

    Ok so is this a good thing if im in keytoses? Didnt that man die who founded the diet?
    Yes, I believe he did....however a quick look at your diary for one day showed you at around 90 carbs...his diet recommened less than 20 per day. Read this: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/faq/f/whatisketosis.htm

    He died falling on ice. FALLING ON ICE. Low-carb diets are safe for almost everyone unless you have a liver or kidney disease, are pregnant or severely diabetic.
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