lexes42 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I am often developing bad breath in the middle of the day or evenings. pre Whole30 that would have been most likely due to coffee. But I no longer drink it after 9am. Now I am grossing myself out imagining meat decaying in my tummy / teeth. Should I just carry a toothbrush / floss with me throughout the day? Is this a sign of something kooky or just 'gut bacteria adjustment'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvB Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hm- I was going to reply asking about your water consumption because that often causes bad breath (not drinking enough) but your idea about meat and stomach contents gt me thinking so I'll let the experts weigh in. I am on day 9 and notice I had bad breath too but I believe it's a combo of not enough water and maybe an excessive amount of green peppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardengirl Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I had the same question, which presented itself around day 10, and was especially bad in the morning. I was wondering if sauerkraut could be the culprit, as I have been eating it once daily (sometimes every other). I'll have to up the water to see if that helps. I have, though, been flossing through the day more than I am accustomed to doing (all that sauerkraut and greens getting stuck!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 How low is your carb intake? Are you eating starchy vegetables? Bad breath can be a sign of ketosis which would indicate your carb intake is too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexes42 Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yes, I think I'm eating enough sweet potato / squash. I am more concerned about my 'non' starchy vege intake being too low. There are very few days when I don't have at least one fruit serving... and usually it's two. It might be better to say my mouth just 'feels gross'. I can only assume it also is bad breath. I am trying to up my water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardengirl Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am finding myself eating about 1/2 to 1 sweet potato every day or so, usually coinciding with a more active day. This morning it was if something had died is the bed- that bad! (Sorry for the explicitness!). I will increase the sweet potato consumption if it might help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakartothechai Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 so has the bad breath improved with the addition of carbs or does it eventually go away as you near the program? I'm experiencing this as well....ick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venzi Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I've noticed the same thing. I've also noticed a film on the back of my teeth that is driving me crazy. No matter how much I brush I can still feel it. I assumed it was just due to the increase in protein.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Venzi - It's likely a result of the changing ecosystem in your gut and will probably pass as things adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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