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Onions are the base of almost all sorts of curries in Indian cuisine. Besides, we, Indians love onions in our salads and pickles too. They give a nice pungent favor to our dishes and make them rich as well. Besides, they are a rich source of nutrients like vitamin C and B, folic acid and dietary fiber.However, onion lovers face a big problem and that is of bad breath. This vegetable might taste awesome but leaves behind a bad smell in the mouth, particularly when eaten in raw form.This bad breath is a result of sulphur compounds present in onions. When raw onion gets digested, its odor molecules reach out to the lungs through your bloodstream. This way they give rise to a foul breath whenever you exhale. However, cooked onions do not cause any odor.Besides, there are several factors like dry mouth, gum disease, smoking and medications also add to the problem of bad breath.If you wish stop this breath, just avoid eating raw onions. Besides, there are few natural nations too if you cannot resist raw onions in your salads. Read on to know more about such remedies.

  1. Green Tea

Green tea is quite an effective remedy in treating getting rid of bad breath. Green tea is a rich source of polyphenols, which are antioxidants responsible for destroying sulphur compounds present in onions. This way they reduce bad breath.To make green tea, just boil a cup of water and then put a green tea bag in it. Let it steep for a few minutes after covering it with a lid. Then remove the tea bag and then the stir in a teaspoon of honey to sweeten it. Drink it while it is lukewarm. Consume at least two times in a day.

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  1. Cardamom

Cardamom is a flavorful spice that has a really strong aroma. This aroma is helpful in fighting the bad breath of onion. Its fragrance basically covers up for the bad smell and thus, hides it.Take one or two numbers of cardamoms and chew them after consuming raw onion in your meal. Besides, you can also drink around two cups of cardamom tea on a regular basis.

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  1. Mint

Since mint is power-packed with chlorophyll, it helps freshen your breath and thus, subsides the smell of onion. Besides, mint has antiseptic properties, which keep odor-causing bacteria at bay.Take a few crush mint leaves and add them to one cup of hot water. Cover with a lid and let them steep for a few minutes. Later strain and stir in a teaspoon of honey. Drink this herbal mint tea a few times in a day, particularly after consuming raw onions.You can also suck on a few mint-based candies and just chew a few mint leaves. A regular usage of this method will always keep your breath fresh.

  1. Lemon

Lemon has a citric flavor that helps in neutralizing the pungent odor onion coming from your mouth. Lemon also contains anti-bacterial properties that act on the bacteria causing bad breath.Just mix a tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of water and use it as a mouthwash. Rinse your mouth with this solution a couple of times in a day. Besides, you can also consume fresh lemonade to get rid of this bad onion breath. Sucking on lemon wedges or candies is also a great option.

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  1. Apple

Apple too is quite effective in warding off bad onion breath. This is because it contains natural enzymes, which act on the sulphur content and breaks these compounds. This process in turn reduces bad odor.After consuming raw onions in your meals, make sure you eat a few slices of apple. Drinking fresh apple juice or sucking on apple-flavored candies can also help in reducing the bad and foul onion breath. Follow these remedies daily to keep your breath fresh anyway.

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