Low Carb Diets Can Give Way To Bad Breath!

April 16th, 2008

Over sixty percent of people report problems with bad breath on low carb diet plans such as the Atkins diet. A smaller but significant proportion of dieters report similar bad breath problems on the South Beach plan as well. So, why does a diet and bad breath suddenly go hand-in-hand—especially on low carb plans? Not all diets will cause bad breath problems. However, chronic halitosis or bad breath is not a huge concern if you are on a low carb diet because most plans gradually increase carbohydrate intake once weight loss goals are met. By making these simple adjustments during the initial phases when ketosis is highest, you will manage the bad breath on a low carb diet while still shedding the pounds.