Do you love hot wings? Are you one of the people who can pop jalapenos like candy? I'm not, I really don't like spicy food. But there many, many people who do and nearly as many suffer the consequences. People link these foods to things like indigestion, gas and a burning mouth. These are true, however there are many good health benefits that come from spices. Chilies are one of the most
popular spices in the world, second only to salt.
Regardless of the different types of spices you like, if you can handle it, eat as much as you like, it might help you live longer. The capsaicin found in hot peppers has been shown to help relieve arthritis symptoms and possibly prevent cancer. It does this by overloading the mitochondria within the cancer cells. Some studies have shown that arthritis pain relief was longer lasting and more thorough when capsaicin was used then even the strongest prescription painkillers.
Even though spicy food has a bad reputation for causing heart burn, it has been shown that the spiciness stimulates stomach secretions. This in turn will increase blood flow to the stomach and even increase the mucous lining and combat ulcers. If you do get heartburn from eating spicy foods, soothe your stomach by having yogurt for dessert.
Want to lose some weight? The spicier the food, the less people eat, most of the time. It also improves circulation and increases your temperature which can burn more energy.
And here's something you may not know, regularly eating slightly spicy food can improve your sleep patterns. Australian researchers have found that people who regularly consumed spicy meals fell asleep more easily, had healthier sleep patterns, and even woke up easier and had more energy throughout the day. This is especially true in people who are arthritic because the capsaicin can help prevent morning stiffness.
I want you to be careful where you get your spices. Supplements can be great, but many of them are unregulated and may not have the active levels needed.
You're much better off getting all your spices from foods. Fresh, spicy peppers will deliver you adequate amounts of capsaicin and other vital nutrients that increase its health benefits. Fresh ground dried spices can often deliver just as much or more health benefits.
Avoid pre-ground spices that have been sitting on the grocery store shelf for a long time. After about 6 months, ground spices loose not only their tastes, but potency. Liquid spices in bottles may or may not have been preserved, but may also include high levels of sugars or preservatives.
Fresh, whole spices are the best. And a coffee grinder used just for spices may be your best friend.
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