Did you know that spicy foods can help you slim down? For three reasons.
First, people who eat spicy food enjoy it more slowly. Because when we gorge, we eat faster than the feeling of fullness sets in. Gorging becomes impossible with spicy foods. Less is eaten with a certain degree of spiciness.
Healthy properties of “hot” food
Second, spicy food increases blood circulation, promotes sweating and thus also increases energy consumption a bit.
Third, those who use spiciness are very likely to save adding fattening sugar to their meals.
There might even be a fourth argument for eating spicy. Studies show anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects of “hot” food.
Simple fountain of youth
In addition, spicy foods often contain bitter substances, such as in ginger, which might reduce appetite.
Just don’t overdo it. In overdose, the hot substances can damage the mucous membrane and be painful. Careful as well those with a sensitive stomach and a tendency to heartburn.
When seasoned right, food can actually help to shed weight and become a simple fountain of youth.