Yes, you can eat an apple after eating raw garlic, and it may even help reduce garlic breath if consumed shortly afterward.
According to Barringer, to help counter garlic breath, "you would need to eat them at the same time or fairly quickly after eating garlic — maybe have an apple for dessert". The timing is important; waiting too long won't be as effective. You “can't wait for an hour, and if you notice you have garlic breath, try to eat an apple to fight it."
Here's a breakdown:
- Yes, you can eat an apple: There's no reason why you cannot eat an apple after garlic.
- Potential Benefit: Eating an apple shortly after consuming raw garlic may help mitigate garlic breath.
- Timing is Key: The effectiveness is reduced if you wait too long (e.g., an hour).
