NicholsFam Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 What are some ideas for breath fresheners? We used to chew gum, use breath sprays, but have found all have sugars of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hopefully some previous gum chewers (I have never been a gum or mint person) will come up with more creative items, but I use (fresh) parsley, lemon peel, mint, cilantro etc. Mostly, I simply keep hydrated with water and brush my teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starre Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 chew a few fennel seeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I was a daily, multiple times a day, gum chewer. We are talking life long habit of chewing gum. I struggled the first few days but now I don't miss it at all and probably won't buy another pack. My breath does not stink at all. I think cutting out the crap and eating good foods has balanced that out. I'm on Day 30 today and am so pleased I've broken that habit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmichelle82_ Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I second brushing your teeth. I feel like if I were to chew gum or suck on a mint it would just trick my body into thinking it's eating time. It might be much to brush your teeth after every meal, so maybe just save it for after the most potent-smelling meals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I don't think I'll ever chew gum again. I would suggest a toothbrusing or a swish of mouthwash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea D. Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'm not a gum chewer but I am a flight attendant and do come in close contact with many people on a daily basis...while I do not have bad breath there are times when my breath needs freshening up after a meal and I don't have access to facilities to brush my teeth...I use WOW Drops...only ingredients are peppermint oil and chlorophyll. I have also just used straight peppermint or spearmint essential oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 What about Colgate Plax, non-alchohol? My dentist recommended it, but it seems to contain a lot suspicious ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose885 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I've heard this breath spray being mentioned which I think is whole30 (US only): http://www.herb-pharm.com/store/index.php/cPath/53_64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What about Colgate Plax, non-alchohol? My dentist recommended it, but it seems to contain a lot suspicious ingredients. I was told by a Mod that mouthwash is OK since you aren't ingesting it. Just don't swallow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I love these - toothpicks infused with essential oils. http://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Plantation-Australian-Chewing-Sticks/dp/B0001U1YB8/ref=pd_sim_bt_3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I love these - toothpicks infused with essential oils. http://www.amazon.co...ref=pd_sim_bt_3 I remember cinnamon toothpicks at a restaurant my parents used to take us too. I hadn't thought about that in years and years and more years. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookinRuby Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Chewing mint leaves can be an alternative, though it's probably not convenient to carry around, also good for digestion... I know Guayaki makes a wonderful yearba matte tea blend with spearmint and mint leaves, always leave me feeling refreshed, I believe it's called empower mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idee Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 how about listerine strips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Listerine strips contain Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), which is noncompliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew A Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 A great subsitute for gum in order to freshen your breath is sparkling water with a squeeze of lime. Not only is this great tasting and rehydrading, but it will make your mouth feel clean and curve your cravings. Best Veggie God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieP757 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I ordered some WOW drops on Amazon and WOW! They are fantastic and compliant. Thank you @Andrea D. for posting this suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LW4good Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 You can make natural breath spray with peppermint, cinnamon, and clove essential oil and distilled water. You Tube has lots of demo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmbeck Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 So it's not so much that I am suffering from withdrawals of mint or gum but are there are any approved options? Sometimes food just leaves a lingering taste that you want to get rid of and drinking lemon water just doesn't do it...i.e. tuna and some veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted May 2, 2017 Administrators Share Posted May 2, 2017 Hi @Lmbeck - I've merged your post with another thread that deals with this exact question. We recommend that folks start with a quick google search. I found an article and half a dozen forum threads discussing this just by googling "Whole30 fresh breath" https://whole30.com/2016/05/whole30-fresh-breath/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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