What we eat can affect our bodily smells. Studies at worldwide universities have shown that what we eat and drink changes our body smells. Researchers say we have a unique pattern of smells, like our unique fingerprints. An assistant professor of health and wellness in New York said the odours our body gives off come from two places. One is the stomach, which is full of bacteria. When these bacteria break down food, gases are released when we breathe. These gases can give us bad breath. The second place is the skin. Food changes the smell of our skin when we sweat.
The foods that make the strongest body smells contain sulphur. This has a "bad-egg smell". Vegetables like broccoli and cabbage contain sulphur. Another food that affects us is garlic. This makes our breath smell. Researchers say it can also make our armpits smell nicer. Drinks also affect body odours. Alcohol can lead to strong bodily smells and bad breath. Caffeine in coffee and tea produces sweat in places like our armpits and groin. If we want to smell a little sweeter, we should eat fruit, parsley, and yoghurt, and drink water and green tea.
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Sources- https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251031-the-foods-that-make-you-smell-more-attractive
- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-7-different-foods-affect-your-body-odor
- https://www.theskimm.com/health/nutrition/foods-that-cause-body-odor
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