Kissing is one intimate action between couples. However, there are some foods you should avoid before kissing. Here are some of them:
1. Alcohol. You might be tempted to take a glass of alcohol before a first kiss, but alcohol dries up your mouth, and a dry mouth is prone to bad breath. Opt for something more hydrating, like water with lemon.
2. Dairy products. Greek yogurt and other high-protein dairy products create a build-up of proteins during digestion, which results in bad breath bacteria taking over.
3. Gum and mints. We all rely on minty candies to save us from the horror of bad breath. But sometimes the sugar in these makes bacteria more active, making your bad breath worse! Instead, keep a travel toothbrush with you for desperate times.
4. Acidic foods and drinks. Citrus fruits, soda, juices, ketchup…the acid in these products makes bacteria reproduce much faster.
5. Coffee. Like alcohol, coffee dries out your mouth. Even worse, the coffee taste lingers in there and fuels the odor. On your coffee date, opt for a hot or iced tea.
6. Meat. An overload of protein breaks down into carbohydrates for fuel. One of the byproducts is ammonia – which can make for a smelly situation in your mouth.