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• Some like it hot and they could live longer because of it.
• In this Healthy Living report, spicing it up for better health!
• Looking to add a little spice to your life?
• It could be just what the doctor ordered.
• Recent studies show certain spices are good for your health.
• Hot spices in particular, such as chili powder, contain properties that can ward off disease.
• "Chili peppers contain a product called Capsaicin, it's one of the things that makes them hot and spicy and you'll actually see that sometime in a supplement form," said Rachel Jones, a dietician at the University of Utah.
• Chili can also help with arthritis symptoms or general pain.
• It can ease nausea and some say it is a brain food.
• "We know in some cultures that use spices like ginger, we don't see the rate of Alzheimer's as we do in cultures who don't," said Rachel.
• Curry is another spice linked to preventing Alzheimers.
• It's also been shown to help with cystic fibrosis.
• Wasabi, a spice used in Japanese cooking, is said to prevent ulcers and tooth decay.
• New studies show cinnamon can help with blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• One of the most powerful spices, it can lower cholesterol and prevent infection.
• Dieticians say kicking it up a notch with spices can improve both your food and your health, especially during the cold and flu season.
• "A lot of the spices have antibacterial properties to help keep our bodies healthy and feeling good this winter," said Rachel.
• You can find certain spices in capsule form, but dieticians say it's always best to use the real thing.

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