Health Benefits Of Spicy Food

It may boost your metabolism

Taub-Dix says spicy foods like hot chili peppers contain the active compound capsaicin, which helps boost metabolism as part of a healthy diet.

“I wouldn’t rely on it as a weight loss method, though” she says. If you’re eating something not so healthy, with hot sauce on top, it doesn’t cancel out.

Not a fan of mouth-burning spice? The compound is also found in milder spices like turmeric and cumin, she says.

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