(NaturalNews) Spicy foods add an incredible amount of flavour to food. As ethnic foods become abundant, chili and spicy food are increasingly popular. The good news is that adding spice to our food has a range of benefits for our health and wellbeing.
Reduced Cancer Death Rate
Scientists have proven that capsaicin, which is responsible for the burning sensation when we eat chilies, can kill cancer cells, indicating that people could at least prevent the onset of cancer by eating spicy food. This is because it is a natural antioxidant, meaning that it defends against disease causing toxins.
According to the World Health Organization, countries where diets are traditionally high in capsaicin have significantly lower cancer death rates for men and women than in countries where little spicy food is consumed.
Prevents Dangerous Blood Clots
As well as preventing cancer, researchers have also noticed that people who consume large amounts of chili peppers experienced a lower incidence of thromboembolism, or potentially dangerous blood clots.
Scientists have studied the medical records of countries where spicy foods are regularly consumed, and found that people who eat a diet high in chilies experience a much lower incidence of blood clotting diseases. It has now been scientifically proven that capsicum is able to break down blood clots.
Other Benefits of Hot Super Foods Include:
* Chilies are anti-inflammatory, so they prevent and relieve arthritis.
* Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally – Going hot increases the circulatory system and maintains strong cell walls.
* Chilies are a fantastic remedy for Cluster Headaches and Migraines, and can be put on the temples to sooth the pain. Some researchers are even investigating the effects of snorting it up the nose!
* A mood lifter, depression fighter, and powerful stress reliever. Capsicum increases endorphins and other mood elevating, “feel good” substances.
* Chilies can help protect us from common winter conditions. It may reduce flu symptoms, sinusitis, and respiratory problems. It opens everything up, makes you sweat, and boosts the immune system.
* A powerful remedy for Herpes Simplex flare–ups. You can rub a hot chili straight on the skin to watch it disappear! Now available in the form of a prescription drug, capsicum ointment is applied to the skin to aid in controlling the pain associated with herpes zoster, also known as shingles.
* A natural muscle relaxant and pain reliever. We all know that putting something hot and spicy on muscular pain offers relief. Again, a hot chili pepper straight on the skin will do the trick. There are also a number of creams that have capsicum in them to sooth and heal painful muscles.
* Chilies have been shown to have a positive effect on an overactive bladder and on people who have incontinence. It can block contractions that cause unpredictable loss of urine.
* Spicy foods can heal psoriasis and other skin conditions. Topical capsaicin creams have been prescribed to dry up psoriasis patches.
* Studies have shown that ulcers respond well to chilies. Hot peppers inhibit the growth of H. Pylori, the bacteria that causes certain kinds of ulcers.
* Capsicum is good for the skin because it is anti-inflammatory and improves circulation.
* Spicy foods improve libido and sex drive.
So if you can handle your food hot, turn up the notch and enjoy the amazing healing benefits and added taste of spicy foods.
About the authorSheryl is a kinesiologist, nutritionist and holistic practitioner.
Her website www.younglivingguide.com provides the latest research on preventing disease, looking naturally gorgeous, and feeling emotionally and physically fabulous.
And her latest website www.raiselibido.com offers a vast quantity of information on how increase sex drive and enjoy a vibrant sex life.
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