Why You Shouldn’t Use Mouthwash After A Meal Or Workout

After a flavorful (perhaps onion- or garlic-heavy) meal, it’s common to reach for mouthwash to gargle away that pungent taste. A minty-fresh feel is far better than funky breath, am I wrong? But as health and science journalist Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Kitchen, shares on the mindbodygreen podcast, you might not want to use mouthwash right after eating—in fact, that may be the absolute worst time for an oral rinse. Allow him to explain.