Some dishes and foods are extremely spicy. In fact, they can be so spicy that chefs themselves, while cooking, have to protect their eyes and faces with masks and goggles for fear of the fumes stinging their eyes.
We at MyFood Myanmar want to share with our readers what kinds of benefits and drawbacks these spicy foods can have, not just on the outside of the body, but on the inside as well.
Helps reduce body weight
Eating spicy food is one of the easiest ways for the body to get rid of excess fat. Although it cannot replace exercise and dietary restraint, the Capsinoids found in fresh chili peppers can boost energy levels and help reduce excess fat.
Increased pain tolerance
For those who can't handle spicy food, eating chili peppers is essentially a form of pain. However, according to researchers, the Capsaicin found in chili peppers stimulates the brain to ignore pain sensations.
Boosts immunity
Eating spicy foods enriches your body with antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from disease-causing germs entering it and help protect against seasonal flu. When you feel like you're about to catch a cold, simply eating more spicy food can help you recover.
Increased chances of living a long, healthy life
Studies have found that people who eat spicy food about 6 to 7 days a week have about a 14 percent higher rate of longevity and healthy living compared to others. However, spicy food alone cannot help by itself. You still need to pursue overall health.
Can help reduce excessive sugar consumption
Consuming excessive sugar is also not good for health. However, after eating spicy food, cravings for sweet things tend to decrease.
Stomach pain
As the saying goes, good and bad always go together. No matter how many benefits there are, there will always be some drawbacks. If your stomach can't tolerate spicy food, it's best not to put yourself through the trouble.
Source: Brightside.me
