By Amina Abdul Salam Excessive sweating causes a real problem for many men and women, according to the nature of the body and the foods that are eaten. Many studies show the best way to avoid excessive sweating is to have a balanced diet and drink a lot of water to maintain good control of the body's temperature. Dr Ahmed el-Ghundi, Consultant in Nutrition, recommends an intake of whole grains, low-fat milk, almonds, green tea, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. This is the key to maintaining the body's balance and avoiding excessive sweating. "There are foods," he says, " that make us sweat immediately after ingestion."This happens for different reasons. Some foods temporarily increase the rate of metabolism, leading to the burning of more calories. Some other foods make you feel warm. It is also important to note that sweating will not lead to weight loss. Eating too many foods that make you sweat will not cause fat loss." Dr el-Guundi pointed out that sweating occurs after eating or while eating, because of hot drinks and spicy food, which lead to a boost in the internal temperature. He said that spicy food and hot drinks may cause sweating at night before bed time. For example, caffeine stimulates the sweat glands and onion and garlic and food rich in spices as well as dairy products contribute to sweating as well as a bad smell. But obviously, sweating is a normal function of the organism.
