How to reduce bad breath from garlic, sataw, onion, durian, shrimp paste, fermented fish
Thai food with seasoning And lots of spices that make it delicious and rich But it comes at the cost of the strong smell in those delicious food that sometimes we have to resist eating because of fear of bad breath. Or if you want to eat and inevitably have to try to find a way to reduce bad breath, which many times brushing and rinse your mouth still cannot reduce those smells.
Dr. Wanaporn Thongchom, Nutrition Scholar Food Sciences Group Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Recommend ways to reduce bad breath from these strong-smelling foods.
garlic
The cause of the smell of garlic comes from an enzyme in garlic that is converted to allicin produced by cutting or chewing. Which this substance is a compound in the sulfur group Which causes bad breath and breath This scent can last up to 72 hours or 3 days.
Even if it makes a strong smell But the allicin in garlic stimulates the activity of antioxidant enzymes, reducing blood pressure and blood fat.
How to reduce garlic smell
- Drink milk, especially fatty milk. It can reduce odor better than skim milk. Or skimmed milk Because milk contains water and fat as a component That can dissolve sulfur compounds dissolved in water And in both oil It can reduce the evaporation of garlic smell.
- Fruit or citrus juice, such as lemon juice, orange juice, because fruit juice is acidic. The acid will be able to inhibit enzymes that change the odor in garlic.
Sato
Sato is a legume plant. Contains phytochemicals that help fight free radicals. And reduce blood sugar Sato also contains sulfur-containing substances that can cause bad breath and breath as well. And our body will be excreted through urine. Causing our urine to have a strong smell as well
How to reduce bitter odor
Eat brinjal Because it contains phytochemicals And polyphenol oxidase enzymes that react with sulfur components Can help reduce the smell of the sataw
Onion
Onions are the same plants as garlic. Contains sulfur compounds Or allicin that can cause a unique odor as well It also contains food elements for healthy microorganisms that help the digestive system perform better.
How to reduce onion smell
If eating raw onions in a salad It can be eaten alongside lettuce. Raw lettuce contains phytochemicals. And polyphenol oxidase enzymes that help reduce the smell of onion
Durian
Durian contains sulfur compounds that are easily volatile. Causing it to smell and smell when eaten If you eat a lot It may increase the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
How to reduce the smell of durian
You can eat apples along with durian. Because apples contain phytochemicals And the enzyme polyphenol oxidase that will react with sulfur Makes it possible to reduce the smell of durian
Shrimp Paste with Fermented Fish
Shrimp paste and fermented fish are preserved by fermentation. Causing the smell from fermentation to occur It is also high in sodium that makes the kidneys. And our hearts work harder as well
How to reduce the smell of shrimp paste and fermented fish
The rinds of fruits like oranges and lemons contain essential oils. That reduces the smell of shrimp paste and fermented fish by eating oranges Or some lemon slices (peeled) chewed in the mouth after eating shrimp paste or fermented fish.
In addition, if there is a smell on the hand Or our skin Can use orange peel Or lemons to rub the smelled area And can be washed with clean water as well.
