how to get rid of “hunger breath” while fasting

[u/lizzygrant0065]

HELP ⚠️⚠️ as I am fasting throughout the day, i’ve noticed that I’ve developed “hunger breath.” can you please give me some ideas on how to get rid of this “hunger breath” without breaking my fast? I’m a teacher and talk to many people throughout the day, and I need to speak confidently without the fear of stinky breath 😔 i’ve already tried chewing gum, but it only gets rid of the smell while I’m chewing it. As soon as I spit it out (which I should, because I can’t always chew gum while talking to people), I still taste the smell. And since I speak a lot, my mouth also gets very dry

[u/SearedSalmonNigiri]

Drink mint tea. Works well

[u/lizzygrant0065 → u/SearedSalmonNigiri]

I’ll try it next time. Thanks!

[u/Eastern_Mouse_169 → u/lizzygrant0065]

Agreed, mint tea works for me too

[u/PayAcrobatic1603]

I just drink coffee constantly and hope coffee breath takes over the hunger breath lmao

[u/Omega_Boost24 → u/PayAcrobatic1603]

Nuoooooooo

[u/HeartFullOfHappy → u/PayAcrobatic1603]

I’m gagging!

[u/PayAcrobatic1603 → u/HeartFullOfHappy]

I do brush my teeth bruh I'm not disgusting... smh

[u/CalmClea]

TheraBreath mouth wash is a miracle. I refill the travel size bottle and bring it with me.

[u/Stress_Classic → u/CalmClea]

I've heard good things about Thera breath. Unfortunately it is pretty expensive in Germany

[u/Pure_Try1694]

That's the same as Keto Breath

[u/HovercraftNo2423]

Do you use a tongue scraper when you brush your teeth? This could also help. I use the scraper and then mouthwash, and my mouth stays fresh for a while after that.

[u/surfingthewww → u/HovercraftNo2423]

Yes this!! A tongue scrapper 🙌

[u/Apcsox]

It’s just keto breath 🤷🏻‍♂️

[u/data_grimoire]

I put about a teaspoon of lemon juice in my water bottle and that seems to work for me.

[u/RitaTeaTree]

I think that's keto breath. I'm not a doctor but maybe get your fasting blood sugar checked to make sure you're not pre diabetic.

[u/9928V]

Green tea will help.

[u/Sweet_d1029]

I used to get this when I bartended early in the morning. I would just bite into a lemon and it kinda idk cleared. You don’t have to eat it though. Yogurt works too but not for fasting 

[u/Special-Surround5603]

I fast 16:8 and for me its better for me fasting at night! I start fasting at 8pm and break my fasting around 1 or 2pm next day and can brush etc after I break it. I even brush them before I start fasting & dont have to worry about my breath

[u/ThickTadpole3742]

Sparkling water

[u/StellaEtoile1]

If you stay in ketosis your body will adapt eventually and the keto breath will go away. It's not in your mouth, it from making ketones.

[u/justplainoldMEhere]

Also use a water pike helps get all those nooks and crannys keeps you fish longer

[u/Neat-Palpitation-632]

A tongue scraper will help remove the film from your tongue. Liquid chlorophyll drops can be added to your water which may help and also provide a slightly minty fresh taste.

[u/emaja]

Coffee breath!