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Do you enjoy spicy foods? Here’s why they may be good for your health
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Health benefits of spicy foods: Research suggests cardiovascular health benefits for those who enjoy eating spicy foods compared to those who eat milder sweet peppers, which contain much less capsaicin (Image: Pexels)
If you enjoy spicy foods, there’s reason to rejoice. Beyond their flavours, data suggests there are additional health benefits spicy foods offer, which include improving metabolism and protecting heart and gut health. This is supported by various traditional and emerging studies.
Health benefits of spicy food
A 2020 study found that those who enjoyed spicy food had better health and reduced their chances of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. It also showed that their chances of premature death were reduced by 25 percent compared to those who ate spicy foods less frequently or not at all.
