Foods That Make You Sweat Excessively
Before the invention of air conditioners, humans have always relied on the built-in cooling system known as sweating. But heat isn’t the only thing that will contribute to your sweating condition.
What you consume can have an adverse effect on the amount you sweat. If you find yourself sweating too much, you should avoid these foods that make you sweat excessively.
#1: Processed Foods
Processed foods are hard on the digestive system and your body has to work quite hard to break down these foods in your stomach. They lack the enzymes needed to break down these foods, so your body has to work a lot harder. When this happens, your body’s temperature naturally raises, causing you to sweat even when you’re not doing anything extra that’s physical.
Here are some examples of processed foods that you should stay away from:
- Ketchup
- Bacon
- Margarine
- Bread
- TV Dinners
- Potato Chips
- French Fries
- Chicken Nuggets
- Candy/Chocolate
- Ice Cream
#2: Spicy Foods
Most spicy foods are among the foods that make you sweat excessively. They contain a chemical known as Capsaicin that tricks your body into thinking its temperature is being raised. This false signal triggers your body into thinking it needs to cool itself down, which entails sweating.
Here are a few common spicy foods that could cause a problem:
- Buffalo Wings
- Jalepenos
- Peppers
- Sriracha
- Spicy Honey Mustard
- Cajun foods
- Curry
#3: High Sodium
When you consume salt in excess, your body will try to get rid of it through your urine and skin (through sweating). Many believe that high salt can lead to increased perspiration. Although there isn’t strong laboratory evidence that salt affects sweating directly, excess salt is associated with high blood pressure, as well as other complications that can lead to more perspiring. When your body isn’t running properly, it’s like a domino effect, and other things end up going wrong. Cutting back on sodium will help give your body a more balanced diet.
Here are some examples of foods that are high in sodium:
- Pizza
- Yeast Breads
- Cold cuts and Cured Meats
- Cheese
- Eggs and Omelets
- Bacon
- Savory Snacks
- Burritos and Tacos
- Tomato-based condiments (e.g. ketchup)
#4: Hot Soups
Like hot beverages, hot soups will inevitably raise your body temperature and cause you to sweat more. If it’s a spicy soup or bowl of chili, then prepare yourself to sweat even more. The best thing to do is avoid them altogether when you don’t want to sweat.
Here are some soups you’ll want to avoid when you don’t want to sweat:
- Tomato Soup
- Potato Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Spiced Carrot Soup
- Mexican soups (usually spicy)
- Chili
Foods That Make You Sweat: Beverages
#5: Caffeine
Since caffeine is a stimulant, it automatically stimulates your nervous system, which increases your heart rate and raises your blood pressure. This causes your body to kick itself into high gear and activates your sweat glands. If you don’t want to cut out coffee or soda altogether, try drinking decaf, or cutting down the amount of caffeinated beverages you drink throughout the day.
A few caffeinated drinks you may want cut back on:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Energy Drinks
#6: Alcoholic Beverages
If you consume alcoholic beverages often, it may be contributing to your excessive sweating along with night sweats. Alcohol makes you sweat by increasing your heart rate as well as dilating your skin’s blood vessels. This causes your body’s temperature to increase, thus kicking in its natural cooling system of sweating.
Some alcoholic beverages you may want to stop drinking:
- Wine
- Beer
- Cider
- Ale
- Whiskey
- Gin
- Vodka
#7: High Fat Milk
You may want to rethink pouring a full bowl of whole milk into your next bowl of cereal. High fat milk can contribute to your sweat problem. You don’t have to cut out all milk, however. Just use low-fat or skim milk next time you want some chocolate milk or cereal.
Here are some things you’ll want to pay attention to before grabbing your usual high fat stuff:
- Cereal
- Chocolate Milk
- Other Flavored Milk
- Yogurt
- Kefir
- Lattes
Conclusion:
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