SUNDAY
While you certainly don’t have to add heaps of spices to your food to reap the benefits,
spicy foods are actually a really healthy addition to your nutrition. What’s great is they
also come in a variety of different flavors, and heat levels! Here are the benefits of spicy
food, as taken from Self.com:
MONDAY
Spicy foods are great for revving up your metabolism. Certain ingredients contribute to this
revving up. For example, chilies contain capsaicin, which has a thermogenic effect. This
thermogenic effect may cause your body to burn calories for an extra 20 minutes!
TUESDAY
According to Self.com, cultures that include more spices in their food tend to have a much
lower incidence of heart attack and stroke. Reasons for this may be because capsaicin can
fight inflammation, and chili peppers can reduce bad cholesterol, which are both risk factors
for heart issues.
WEDNESDAY
Capsaicin can kill some cancer and leukemic cells. One spice in particular, Turmeric, may
help in slowing the spread of cancer and tumor growth. Doctors say Turmeric can have the
same effect as as certain cancer drugs do.
THURSDAY
The Vitamin A and C in certain spices are great for strengthening your heart muscle walls. Plus,
heat from spicy food can increase blood flow through your body. This all helps your cardiovascular
health.
FRIDAY
Spicy food can produce feel-good hormones. Serotonin, which is known to help your brain and body
feel good, is produced by eating spicy food. This may help with any depression or stress.
SATURDAY
Spicy food can produce feel-good hormones. Serotonin, which is known to help your brain and body
feel good, is produced by eating spicy food. This may help with any depression or stress.
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