Some dishes are so spicy, that chefs have to wear a gas mask while cooking to protect their eyes from burning. Eating hot food has an undeniable influence on the whole body. But not many people are aware of the positive and negative effects they’ll have to face.
1. You may lose weight.
Eating spicy food is an easy way to burn some extra fat . Nothing can replace exercising and a healthy diet, but capsinoids that are found in peppers can’t hurt. They are known for increasing energy expenditure and decreasing body fat.
2. Your tolerance for pain will increase.
It’s hard to believe, since eating spicy food is painful in itself for some people. However, specialists suggest that capsaicin can target a special substance in our brain that’s responsible for painful feelings. It tricks our brain into ignoring pain, a nice bonus for those who are not afraid of hot things.
3. Your immune system will improve.
While enjoying hot food, your body gets enriched with antioxidants. It’s especially useful during flu season, since antioxidants protect us from germs that attack our bodies. If you’re already feeling under the weather, cook something with chili peppers , to keep your immunity strong.
4. There’s a chance you’ll live longer.
This study showed that those who ate hot food 6-7 days per week had a 14% lower mortality rate. The research observed spicy food lovers independently of other risk factors, so spicy food won’t help those who have an unhealthy lifestyle.
5. Your sugar consumption will decrease.
It’s not a secret anymore that sugar is terrible for your health, but cutting its amount isn’t easy. Experts say that adding spicy dishes to your menu from time to time might help to fight cravings for sugar. It’s similar to drinking a glass of orange juice after brushing your teeth — after eating something spicy, we usually don’t want anything sweet. Just one more reason to pass the chili sauce!
6. Your taste buds will suffer.
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