Mints: more than just a breath freshener
Who doesn’t have a tube of mints in their bag, car or work drawer? Mint has been ingested in some form or another since Egyptian times and it’s not surprising given that mints are far more than just a breath freshener, as wholesale club Shorters Club (http://www.shortersclub.co.uk/) explains.
We’re not talking about the benefits of drinking mint tea or cooking with the fresh herb here. Even mint sweets have their very own impressive health benefits. First, there’s the calming effect peppermint oil has on the stomach and digestive system, helping to soften the stomach muscles, aiding the flow of food and the act of digestion. You don’t need to choose medicated throat sweets either. For indigestion relief all you have to do is choose mints made with peppermint, such as Smint Peppermint, currently on offer in Shorters Club’s confectionery department for just £8.75 for a pack of 12 8g boxes, or Trebor Extra Strong Peppermint Roll, just £17.26 for a pack of 40.
Peppermint is also great for cutting back on the production of gas so don’t forget to pop a peppermint or two after a big meal. It also makes you feel better when you’ve got a cold, thanks to Menthol, the active ingredient in peppermint oil which acts as a decongestant. A study even found that drivers who sniffed peppermint showed less frustration and fatigue and exhibited greater alertness when driving than those who did not, so perhaps sucking peppermints while driving could help avert road rage!
It’s not just peppermint that holds the health benefits, however, as research suggests that sucking on mints (any type of mint) can help you to quit smoking as it calms down the nicotine cravings. And of course on top of all this, you know you’re breath is fresh no matter what you’ve been eating or drinking if you’ve always got mints to hand.
Stock up on humble mints and harness their impressive health benefits at the online wholesale club open to everyone, Shorters Club at http://www.shortersclub.co.uk/.
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