Is the heat draining your energy? Cool yourself from the inside out. These 4 foods will give you a refreshing boost on hot days.
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Drink plenty of fluids, seek shade, and don't forget sunscreen—these are the standard tips for surviving the hot temperatures.
But have you ever tried cooling your body from the inside ? And no, we don't mean eating ice cream or sipping chilled drinks. There are foods that are said to have cooling properties.
Do hot temperatures drain your energy or do you sweat a lot?
Then take advantage of the thermal effect of herbs and lower your body temperature naturally. Find out which foods you should focus on here.
1. Pimp with Mint
Refreshing and cooling at the same time. Thanks to the menthol content, mint cools you from the inside out and gives you an instant freshness kick [1] . Spice up your salad with the leaves or make infused water with mint.
Peppermint also stimulates your taste buds while simultaneously curbing your cravings for sweets . This way, you kill two birds with one stone. Sugar not only contains a lot of calories, but also warms your body.
BRAINEFFECT HACK : Our mint-flavored SLEEP SPRAY gives you a cool-down effect before bedtime. An added bonus: The melatonin it contains also lowers your body temperature, helping you stay cool even while you sleep.
2. Anti-Sweat Herb Sage
Do you constantly spray deodorant under your arms and check every few minutes to see if you smell bad? Then pay attention! Sage is more effective than any deodorant . It can reduce perspiration by up to 50%.
The essential oils it contains inhibit your sweat production and the antibacterial effect prevents unpleasant odors [2] .
To benefit from its cooling effect from within , infuse sage with water and a little lime juice. You can also use sage externally to reduce your sweating. To do this, prepare a sage decoction by crushing 5-6 sage leaves and pouring hot water over them.
Let it steep for 10 minutes and apply it under your armpits after showering , straining out the leaves first. Do you often have sweaty feet in the summer? Then you can also take a sage foot bath.
BRAINEFFECT Hack : SAGE CAPSULES contain high doses of sage to help you with excessive sweating
3. Cool-down with lemon balm
Your secret thirst quencher in summer? Lemon balm! The herb has a cooling , refreshing , and relaxing effect. [3] .
It's best to fill a pitcher with water and add a few leaves. Due to its calming effect, lemon balm is also used to aid sleep.
BRAINEFFECT HACK : NIGHT MODE with lemon balm and passionflower is your perfect evening snack and will calm you down even on hot summer days.
4. Refresh with basil seeds
Forget chia seeds, because basil seeds are the new thing. They refresh you from the inside out and contain additional valuable omega 3 fatty acids , as well as iron and magnesium [4] .
You can use the seeds just like chia seeds, for example, to make a chilled pudding. The advantage: They only take 5-10 minutes to soak.
Want double the basil power? Then mix 1 teaspoon of the seeds into your RECHARGE Strawberry Basil #RechargeToRefresh
5. Conclusion
The thermic effect of food is your summer cool-down hack. Use it to make warm teas or light salads and cool down from the inside.
6. Sources
[1] https://www.docjones.de/wirkstoffe/pfefferminze/pfefferminze-traditionelle-anwendung
[2] https://www.kraeuter-buch.de/magazin/salbei-gegen-schwitzen-37.html
[3] https://www.kraeuterallerlei.de/kuehlende-kraeuter-gegen-sommerhitze/
[4] https://www.wildturmeric.net/7-amazing-health-benefits-of-sabja-seeds/
