Hot & Spicy Food – Do You Think It Can Help You Live Long ?
Quite contradictory to popular belief, as per a
research paper published in 2015 by Harvard medical school, people who eat
spicy foods on a regular basis and in moderate amounts have a 14% probability
of outliving their non-spicy food eating peers. Also, the same research also
indicates the fact that people who eat spicy food on a regular basis are less
likely to suffer from cancer or
other fatal heart diseases as compared to those who are averse to spice.
So, what is it that makes spicy foods better
for your ticker and the overall health? Let’s find out.
1.
Spicy foods are usually rich in anti-oxidants, a regular intake of which
helps to prevent cancer,
respiratory diseases and other heart disorders.
2.
Peppers have a high amount of ‘capsaicin’ in them which is particularly
beneficial in resisting abnormal swelling of different body parts. Capsaicin
also helps in the regulation of metabolic functions of the body which prevents
further serious complications of diabetes and
cardio-vascular disorders. Capsaicin also helps to prevent sinus
infections, hypertension and
severe intestinal disorders. At times, Capsaicin acts as a pain-reliever.
3.
Peppers also contain a healthy amount of Vitamin C which defends the
body against cancer and helps in the formation of collagen (building blocks of
the skin) and other connective tissues. Vitamin C is useful in the production
of glutathione, an
immensely strong anti-oxidant that strengthens the immune system of the body.
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