Hello friends
Its been ages since Ive posted something new!
I read today that there is a drink that you can take to minimize been bitten bij misquotes! Yes a drink!
Dig out the gin & tonic! Serious! I read that around the 18th century in India, the British army took a medicine called quinine , it helped against contacting malaria. Quinine is very bitter in taste so to make it more palatable they started mixing it into their gin & tonic.
It still is the bitter taste in your tonictoday!
Unfortunately you have to drink 150 litres of the stuff to make it have any effect. But hey its worth a try!
But seriously is there a herb, food that helps your body repel these pesky bugs?
There is actually no vitamin or supplement to ward off these pesky insects but there are some foods that mosquitoes don’t like.
Garlic
The number one mosquito repellent that is easy to find in anyone’s kitchen is garli, a. strong-smelling food item that contains a sulfur compound called allicin which is released when garlic is crushed or chopped. This compound has been found to repel mosquitoes due to its strong smell. Mosquitoes rely heavily on their sense of smell to locate their hosts and the strong odor of garlic is believed to confuse and deter them.
Chili Pepper
Try chili pepper as a natural mosquito repellent. eating it in some way to prevent mosquito bites and other bug bites too. With its heat-producing compound called Capsaicin, chili peppers irritate bugs and mosquitoes, which is enough to keep them away.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Third best natural mosquito repellent in our list of best foods to prevent mosquito bites is apple cider vinegar. This powerful liquid helps in changing your natural body smell helping prevent mosquito bites. Incorporate apple cider vinegar in your drinks and see the result.
Lemongrass
It is one major component found in many herbal mosquito repellents. lemongrass contains citronella, a popular natural mosquito, and insect repellent. Try eating lemongrass by adding it to soups or curries, or drink lemongrass tea to prevent mosquito bites.
Tomato
Tomatoes are rich in thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, tomatoes help deter mosquitoes and other insect bites. Try adding tomatoes to your daily meals to prevent mosquito bites.
Lentils and Beans
Quite similar to tomatoes, lentils, and beans act as a rich source of thiamine and help prevent mosquito bites. Those who eat lentils and beans in decent quantities release a specific smell from their body, which helps keep mosquitoes at bay.
Vanilla
The sweet smell of vanilla works great as a natural mosquito repellent. Just add one tablespoon of natural vanilla extract in about one cup of water and use it as a natural mosquito repellent on your exposed skin to prevent mosquito bites.
Vitamin-B Rich Foods
Adding foods that are rich in Vitamin-B help keep the risk of mosquito bites at bay. A study conducted in 2005 revealed that those with a decent quantity of Vitamin B in their body fail to attract mosquitoes. Some good sources of Vitamin B foods are peas, broccoli, kidney beans, and leafy green vegetables.
Lemons and Oranges
These fruits with citrus smells tend to do the trick of preventing mosquito bites effortlessly. You may even rub lemon or orange peels on your skin to keep mosquitoes away from biting you.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit are full of Vitamin C and antioxidants, A compound called Nootkatone found in grapefruits helps repel insects. It is one of the main components used in natural insecticides.
How to prevent mosquito bites naturally, what smells do mosquitoes hate.
Some natural ways to prevent mosquito bites include wearing long sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets avoiding being outside during peak mosquito activity times, using natural repellents such as citronella, lavender or eucalyptus oil and eliminating standing water around your home.
Start by planting these herbs & plants in areas where you sit.
Light candles which include citronella, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and lemon eucalyptus.
Until next time…..
Beebasic 