{
  "id": 18856032,
  "title": "‘I don’t use mints’: Shilpa Shetty makes a case for traditional Indian mouth fresheners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/i-dont-use-mints-shilpa-shetty-makes-a-case-for-traditional-indian-18856032",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T03:54:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/shilpa-shetty-mints-traditional-indian-mouth-fresheners-10916491/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Shilpa Shetty recently revealed her preference for traditional Indian mouth fresheners over regular mints, stating that she uses a desi combination of jeera, saunf, ajwain, and elaichi. Dr Jinal Patel, Chief Dietician at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, explained that these ingredients have various health benefits, including preventing bad breath, aiding digestion, and providing antioxidants. In contrast, Dr Ninad Muley, consultant prosthodontist and implantologist at Apollo Hospitals, warned that over-the-counter mints may contribute to dental erosion due to their acidic flavorings and artificial sweeteners. He also cautioned about potential jaw pain, digestive issues, and unhealthy eating habits associated with excessive mint and gum chewing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}