Last night, the tacos smothered in onions were great, but this morning your breath could fell a sumo wrestler. What to do? When your breath has been turned toxic by smelly foods — usually garlic, onions, or curry, but fish and cheese can do a number too — you need an air freshener for your mouth. And often: every 30 to 60 minutes until whatever it is has cleared out of your bloodstream, which sometimes can take up to 24 hours. Since brushing constantly is impossible, try countering offending foods with what’s likely to be handiest: other foods. 1. Lemons. Suck on a lemon wedge or nibble on the rind — […]
