There's a saying that eating spicy food excessively will cause ulcers, damage to the stomach lining, etc. However, it should be noted that eating spicy food does not directly cause these damages to a regular spicy food eater. Spicy foods are only an irritant to ulcers and stomach aches if a person is already prone to these health problems. Therefore, eating spicy food is safe (excluding hot sauce bottles high on sodium). As a matter of fact, it has been recently shown to be pretty darn healthy. That's right, I said healthy - so yes, continue overindulging on those pickled jalapeños or cooking with your curry powder for a spiced-up curry chicken over rice meal. Spicy food can boost the immune system, boost metabolism, and much more. The benefits of eating spicy foods are high, so there is nothing shameful with being a spicy food addict or lover.
The love of spicy food can be derived from culture or even - personality? A study by UPenn researchers concluded that the love of spicy food may be linked to being a thrill-seeker. "Capsaicin" a chemical found in spicy food evokes a pain sensation in the mouth, but it may be enjoyed by spicy food lovers whom may be desensitized to this effect. A person's enjoyment of the burning sensation within spicy food is linked to having the personality trait of being adventurous/ thrill-seeking. It may not be your fault about eating too many spicy foods; You may now have the excuse of spicy foods being a part of your personality - isn't that cool?
Besides spicy food lovers being linked to being thrill-seekers or adventurers, they also reap health benefits from this habit. Eating spicy food consistently has been found to: boost metabolism, improve heart function, reduce the risk of death, reduce cancer cells, and provide pain relief. All of these benefits are possible because of capsaicin. Capsaicin is found in many spicy peppers; it causes the hot tangling sensation. Capsaicin is also known to be an ingredient found in pain relievers, which makes spicy foods and peppers a small cure for temporary pains.
Resuming the health benefits of spicy foods, it has been found to give a long and healthy life to those constantly consuming it. A 2015 study in China reported that people who ate spicy foods more than six times a week were 14% less likely to die within a 7 year period. Spicy food consumption can also help one's health by reducing cancer cells. Capsaicin was found to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and lowering cancer cells within breast cancer, cervical cancer, and much more. Spicy foods can be concluded to help people live a longer and healthier life, as it can reduce the chance of developing prostate cancer and the growth of cancer cells.
Eating spicy foods can also be a healthy component to living a fit lifestyle. Spicy foods can help tone your waistline, well at least slightly. Spicy foods have been found to be a metabolism booster. Spicy foods may boost your metabolism by up to 5 - 8%. It can also suppress a person's appetite, as spicy food eaters are more likely to eat fewer calories than their non-spicy food consuming peers. In addition, spicy foods can also help strengthen the heart. Peppers that are spicy can lower blood pressure, which enhances a healthier heart. So, not only do spices increase metabolism, but it can also upkeep a healthy heart as opposed to damaging it.
Keep eating your spicy food ladies and gentlemen! There is absolutely nothing wrong with carrying a bottle of hot sauce everywhere you go, it is delectable and satisfying. Eating spicy foods can increase the chances of having a healthy body and longer life. The myth where eating too many spicy foods is detrimental is wrong! Spicy foods are only bad to those with pre-existing health problems, and also if it contains high sodium (which may be found in some hot sauce bottles). Natural spices like jalapaños or cayenne peppers are good for everyone and can be used daily. Spicy foods will cause more benefits than harm, so don't hesitate to add a spicy pepper to your next meal.
