In our kitchen, we’re not used to spicy foods. For other cultures that consume spicy foods, they might say that ours are bland. However, there are several benefits to spicy foods:
- 🔥 They stimulate metabolism.
- 🌶️ They contain capsaicin, which makes the body burn more energy, something that can aid in weight management.
- 🩹 Relieves pain. Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used to relieve pain, especially arthritis and muscle pain. You’ll also find it as an ingredient in topical creams for therapy.
- 🍽️ Moderate consumption of spicy foods can promote digestion by stimulating the gastrointestinal tract and increasing the production of digestive fluids.
- 💪 Spicy foods are often rich in antioxidants and vitamins, which can boost the immune system and protect against diseases.
- 🦠 The hot substances can also help fight microbes.