Did you know that spicy food is actually good for you? Check out our article for a look at the practical benefits it offers.
Do you like spicy food? If you are like us, you love spice so much you don't need a reason to eat it. But if you do need a reason, we've got plenty.
Spiciness is much more than just a taste preference. Spicy foods are associated with numerous health benefits. They improve your body's day-to-day function and may ward off serious diseases.
Researchers are still uncovering the extent to which spicy foods can benefit your health. But it is clear that incorporating spicy food into your diet is important.
Keep reading for a list of benefits associated with spicy food!
Over two-thirds of the adult population in the United States is overweight or obese. Many of these adults may be interested in losing weight to benefit their health. Obesity can lead to serious health problems.
Capsaicin — the element of chili peppers that brings the heat — can help speed up your metabolism. It does this by raising your metabolic rate. This could also decrease your appetite.
This means that if you are trying to lose weight for health reasons, spicy foods could help. But only if you stick to healthy spicy foods. Click here to learn about our delicious Chili Jam and contact us today!
Did you know that capsaicin has been associated with managing cancer? The research is still developing, but some studies indicate that it can help. This study found that capsaicin may help manage prostate cancer by inhibiting the cancer's growth.
So why not incorporate more spicy food into your diet? You may get more benefits out of a delicious meal than you realize.
When you eat spicy foods, it triggers endorphins in your brain. This is because spice is registered as pain, so your brain thinks it needs to counteract the effect. This is good news because endorphins are a chemical that makes you feel good.
There are so many benefits associated with endorphins. They reduce pain and can help boost your self-esteem. They can even help decrease the amount of anxiety or stress you experience.
Other common ways to increase your brain's production of endorphins include exercise, eating chocolate, and laughter. These are all good ways to practice mental self-care.
This is not to say that spicy foods can help treat depression, which is a serious illness. But spicy food can certainly improve your mood. Eat spicy foods for a mental health boost, and call a professional if you are experiencing depression.
When capsaicin enters your digestive tract, it attaches to a receptor that communicates with other cells. This produces anandamide, a chemical that could soothe inflammation in your gut. One of the telltale signs that you have poor gut health is if you get frequent and long-lasting stomachaches.
Capsaicin not only calms your gut, but it can also lead to better digestion! Effective digestion is important because it affects so many other aspects of your health. Poor digestion can result in skin problems, tiredness, and unexpected weight fluctuation.
Many people say that taking care of the gut is one of the best ways to ensure your overall health. We agree. Feed your body spicy foods to improve gut health!
Spicy foods may decrease your low-density lipoproteins (LDL). LDL is sometimes referred to as "bad cholesterol."
Why? Because it can increase the chances that you develop heart disease.
If you feel tightness or pain in your chest, call a doctor immediately. Likewise, if your limbs feel numb, cold, or weak, seek medical attention.
But if you are trying to ensure long-term heart health, eating spicy food is a good place to start.
Heart disease is a serious problem, and you should do anything you can do to decrease your chances of struggling with it. Start with spicy food.
Many spices that bring some heat to a dish have anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming these spices helps with swelling, some skin problems, and other ailments.
An anti-inflammatory diet has been shown to help with many different illnesses. If you have an autoimmune disease like Lupus, you should try this diet. Symptoms of arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome can also be improved by an anti-inflammatory diet.
Garlic and ginger are both anti-inflammatory agents that can bring some spice to your cooking. And they even go well together!
We use 100% natural garlic in our Chili Jam Recipe. This means that if you want to benefit from some of garlic's anti-inflammatory properties, you should start by incorporating Chili Jam into your cooking. Plus, you will also experience the benefits from the capsaicin in the chilis.
Some research shows that you may even live longer if you eat spicy foods often. In one study, researchers found that their study group that ate spicy foods had lower total mortality over several years than the group that did not. This means that spicy foods might actually increase your longevity, adding more years to your life.
Even though more research needs to be done about exactly how spicy foods can benefit your health, it is clear that they do. So what are you waiting for? Load up on the spice starting today.
If you want to improve your health and increase your longevity, start with your diet. Eating spicy food is not just tasty. It is also good for you.
There are a lot of delicious ways to incorporate elements like capsaicin into your kitchen. Here at Jam From The Fam, we think you should start with our mouthwatering Chili Jam! Put it in a marinade, mix it into a sauce, or even pair it with a dessert.
Reach out to us today to have some Chili Jam sent to your door!
