How to Keep Breath Fresh All Day Without Products

Ingredients in common breath freshening products are often questionable. They can be damaging to your health if ingested in large quantities. Sodium fluoride, for instance, is present in toothpaste, but can also be found in rat poison. Alcohol in certain mouthwashes can dry out your mouth and trigger tooth decay. To prevent complications and ease your mind, incorporate natural methods to help freshen your breath.

Things You'll Need

• Mint or parsley leaves
• Water

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Instructions

• 1

  Chew on mint or parsley leaves whenever you need to freshen your breath. Parsley and mint promote digestive health, which may be the cause of bad breath. When ingested, the aroma of these breath-freshening herbs is exhaled through your lungs.

• 2

  Hydrate yourself. Drink water throughout the day. Water naturally rinses your mouth and promotes digestive health. Water also prevents dry mouth, which may bring on bad breath.

• 3

  Avoid foods rich in garlic, onions and other strong exotic spices, because these may trigger bad breath.

• 4

  Get regular exercise to help keep your breath fresh. Go running, swimming or ride a bike to increase your metabolism and to promote digestive health. Bad digestion and constipation can trigger gas buildup that leaves your body through your mouth.

• 5

  Set your shower head to a setting that produces a high-pressure water stream. Rinse your teeth and mouth with the water. Food particles and debris that's left in between your teeth and may cause bad breath are rinsed away.

• 6

  Avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco, because these all negatively affect your breath. Eat a healthy diet that includes all the food groups; lean protein, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy. Avoid going on diets that restrict carbohydrates, because these may trigger bad breath, also known as ketone-breath.