Excessive consumption of foods such as garlic, meat and broccoli can favor strong and bad smell in the body as they are rich in substances that end up being eliminated in the skin along with the sweat.
On the other hand, foods like cabbage, spinach and fruits help to improve metabolism, are easy to digest and help in eliminating substances and toxins that can influence the body's odor.
Foods that worsen the smell of sweat
The main foods that worsen the smell of sweat are:
- Garlic, onion and curry, because they are spices rich in sulfur, the main substance responsible for the bad smell in the body;
- Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, because they are vegetables that are also rich in sulfur;
- Excess meat, because the high consumption of proteins increases the production of ammonia, substance that leaves the sweat odor stronger;
- Milk and cheeses in excess, as they are also rich in proteins and take longer to be digested in the intestine, which can increase the strong smell in the body.
In addition, clothing made of synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, favor the accumulation of moisture in the armpits and folds of the body, stimulating the proliferation of bacteria that produce foul-smelling substances. The best option is to wear clothes made from cotton.
Foods that improve odor
On the other hand, foods like fruits and vegetables help to eliminate toxins from the body and improve metabolism, reducing the production of sweat and bad smell. In addition, it is also necessary to drink plenty of water, so that sweat does not become too concentrated or smelling strongly.
You should also increase the consumption of food such as cabbage, spinach, arugula and watercress, as they are rich in chlorophyll, a substance that gives green color to vegetables and has a high antioxidant and detoxifying power. Here's how to prepare a juice rich in chlorophyll.
Other tips to stop the bad smell
In addition to food, other precautions such as avoiding wearing the same clothing twice, removing hair from the regions that use the most sweat and using deodorants that are antiperspirants and antibacterials also help a lot to reduce the body's bad smell.
However, in some cases my scent may be a change in the body called Bromhidrosis, which may even require laser treatment or surgery. Learn more about Bromidrose.
Ensuring that bacteria are removed from the armpits is a great way to eliminate the bad smell of that region. Here are some natural ways to get rid of the popular 'ceece' of body and clothing in this video:
