Oh my God! I’ve been on the keto diet for three weeks. I love this diet. I lost weight. I feel amazing. I’m dying to live life again. I can wear makeup and feminine clothes, not baggy clothes. I can step outside without shame and meet family and friends. I was dying to see the difference in my body and scale. Thanks to my dietician who advised me to try the keto diet. It’s my first time doing keto, and I’m loving it. But there is a problem. On keto, my breath is so bad that I feel bad about it. I’ve been to the dentist and he told me that there is nothing wrong with my mouth, rather the problem lies in my diet.
Okay, you suffer from keto breath. It is rather a common side effect of a low-carb, high-fat diet that happens during the first couple of weeks. Though it may be unpleasant, it’s a sign your body has entered ketosis. It is a natural metabolic process where the body uses fats over carbohydrates as a source of energy.
This is a temporary phase, more noticeable during the initial phase of the diet. Within a few weeks when your body adjusts to the new diet, your breath will retain its normal.