Dried fruit is delicious and often considered "healthy candy". However, few people realise that not only are dried apricots, bananas, apples and raisins loaded with calories, they can also cause allergies. Asthma patients in particular should be careful, because these sweet little fruits can cause itching, hives, runny nose and in the worst cases, even an allergic reaction.
Adventurous eaters, that is people who often try new and unusual food, often live healthier lives according to the researchers at the Food and Brand Lab at Ornell University in New York. Their study shows that people who like to experiment get more pleasure out of eating.
Nature offers many resources that can help against bad breath: for example, aniseed and fennel seeds that are easily chewed and spit out. Fresh parsley can balance a garlic smell and lemon juice fights against dry mouth. Mouthwashes with sage also freshen breath and have a disinfecting effect. The key to getting rid of bad breath is good oral hygiene.