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.