Excessive consumption of foods such as garlic, meat and broccoli can favor the strong and bad smell in the body, as they are rich in substances that end up being eliminated in the skin along with sweat.
On the other hand, foods such as kale, spinach and fruits help to improve metabolism, are easy to digest and assist in the elimination of substances and toxins that can influence body odor.
Foods that make sweat smell worse
The main foods that worsen the smell of sweat are:
- Garlic, onion and curry, as they are spices rich in sulfur, the main substance responsible for the bad smell in the body; Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, as they are vegetables that are also rich in sulfur; Excess meats, as the high consumption of proteins increases the production of ammonia, a substance that makes the odor of sweat stronger; Excess milk and cheese, as they are also rich in protein and take longer to digest in the intestine, which can increase the strong smell in the body.
In addition, wearing clothes 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 use clothes made from cotton.
Smell-improving foods
On the other hand, foods like fruits and vegetables help to eliminate toxins from the body and improve metabolism, reducing sweat production and stench. In addition, it is also necessary to drink plenty of water, so that the sweat is not too concentrated or with a strong smell.
You should also increase the consumption of foods such as cabbage, spinach, arugula and watercress, as they are rich in chlorophyll, a substance that gives vegetables a green color and has a high antioxidant and detoxifying power. Here's how to prepare a chlorophyll-rich juice.
Watch the following video and see how food influences the smell of sweat:
Other tips to end the bad smell
In addition to food, other precautions such as avoiding wearing the same clothes twice, removing hair from the regions that sweat the most and using deodorants that are antiperspirant and antibacterial also help a lot to reduce the body's bad smell.
However, in some cases my smell may be a change in the body called Bromhidrosis, which may even need laser treatment or surgery. Learn more about Bromhidrosis.
Ensuring that bacteria are eliminated from the armpits is an excellent way to eliminate the bad smell from that region.
