4 Benefits of Eating Hot Peppers Regularly
Some like it hot, and some simply cannot. But eating hot peppers regularly has several benefits. Here are a few of those benefits that everyone can enjoy!
4 Great Benefits of Why You Should Eat Hot Peppers Regularly
Adding hot peppers to meals is an easy way to kick things up and add some depth to something that might otherwise be bland. But the health benefits of consuming hot peppers rest in the chemical compound known as capsaicin.
Capsaicin produces an antimicrobial property that prevents nearly 75% of bacterial growth in food—imagine what it can do for the body!
Here are some of the benefits of eating hot peppers regularly.
Aids in Digestive Health
Maybe the thought of eating something spicy upsets your stomach, but on the contrary, capsaicin serves as an anti-irritant. The antioxidants in peppers also contribute to a healthier digestive tract, and using pepper powders is a quick, simple way to promote better digestive health.
Through a pepper powder, you can also increase your saliva production, which stimulates the flow of gastric juices, moving along digestion.
Improves Metabolic Rate
Through what’s known as the thermogenic process, you can generate heat within your body by eating peppers, signaling the metabolic system to speed up. If you’re feeling daring, glance at the Scoville scale to find the hottest pepper you can handle and see how much heat your body can create.
Fights Infections
The immune system thrives when you increase your beta-carotene and antioxidant levels. One of the best benefits of eating hot peppers regularly is peppers’ ability to fight against cold and flu viruses.
In addition, consuming capsaicin can reduce fungal pathogens inside the body and further reduce the risk of fungal strains that cause infection.
Diminishes Migraines
Sometimes, when we’re experiencing one source of pain and add in a second, we forget about the first and focus on the new issue.
The same thing can happen with a migraine and hot peppers. If you’re someone who experiences the occasional migraine, try adding hot peppers to your next meal to see if you can shift focus from the pain in your head to the sensations in your mouth.
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Stacey is a Southern girl with a taste for travel, thriving on the discovery of the world through food. After spending many years traveling and living overseas, she’s now back home in her beloved deep south enjoying life with her three little ones and loving the adventure. She’s a food stylist and food photographer, as well as, the creative behind Little Figgy Food, where she loves to inspire others to try new flavors and foodie techniques.
