Got Garlic Breath? Drink Milk

CHICAGOIf you plan on cozying up with your loved one on Valentines day, you might want to ditch the glass of wine during dinner and reach for a cold glass of milk. Yes, milk. According to a study published in the Journal of Food Science, drinking milk while eating garlic-heavy food can reduce the bad breath associated with garlic consumption.

A 2010 study conducted by researchers from the department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University found both fat-free and whole milk lowered the concentration of volatile odor-emitting compounds from garlic in the nose and mouth. Due to its higher fat content, whole milk was found to be more effective. Water was the major component in milk responsible for the deodorization of volatiles. The researchers found although drinking milk after eating a garlic-infused meal can still help, the drinking it during the meal will have better results.