What about the breath

hayhauler · 01-17-2013, 02:59 PM

One of the thing that happens when this diet starts working for me is Bad Breath. My wife says it's horrible, like rotten vegetables. Is there something I can do to make my breath better for this high protein, low carb lifestyle?

Mssarge · 01-17-2013, 03:29 PM

Actually the bad breath is a sign you're in ketosis. Make sure you're drinking lots of water to keep the mouth moist...I usually add lemon or a slice of ginger to the water to help. I'm sure others will be along to give their suggestions, too. you're doing good, keep it up.

sarahatl · 01-20-2013, 07:45 AM

hayhauler- that is a good point...my husband tells me the same thing and I am very conscience of it because I have to work in close proximity to others and work. I find eating an apple will help with the breath. I would be interested in others opinions too.

01-17-2013, 02:59 PM	#1
hayhauler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Alabama Posts: 15 Gallery: hayhauler Stats: 260 (1-1-13)/250 (1-25-13)245(2-12-13)/190 WOE: Atkinsish Start Date: 01-01-13	What about the breath One of the thing that happens when this diet starts working for me is Bad Breath. My wife says it's horrible, like rotten vegetables. Is there something I can do to make my breath better for this high protein, low carb lifestyle?

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01-17-2013, 03:29 PM	#2
Mssarge Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 1,875 Gallery: Mssarge Stats: 220/177/155 WOE: JUDDD and moderate carbs Start Date: 6/1/2012	Actually the bad breath is a sign you're in ketosis. Make sure you're drinking lots of water to keep the mouth moist...I usually add lemon or a slice of ginger to the water to help. I'm sure others will be along to give their suggestions, too. you're doing good, keep it up.

01-20-2013, 07:45 AM	#3
sarahatl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 63 Gallery: sarahatl WOE: No Flour No Sugar Start Date: May 2013	hayhauler- that is a good point...my husband tells me the same thing and I am very conscience of it because I have to work in close proximity to others and work. I find eating an apple will help with the breath. I would be interested in others opinions too.