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Is Spicy Food Good for You? - Cleveland Clinic
The health benefits of fiery foods
If spicy foods fan your flames of hunger, you’re in luck: Peppery meals do far more than make your tongue tingle and forehead sweat. There’s evidence that food with a kick can help you lose weight, boost heart health and – surprise! – aid your gastrointestinal system.
“Spicy food is a hot topic in nutrition — no pun intended,” says Patricia Bridget Lane, a registered dietitian/nutritionist.
So let’s dig in to get a taste of how hot-and-spicy dishes can benefit your health.
The health benefits of fiery foods
If spicy foods fan your flames of hunger, you’re in luck: Peppery meals do far more than make your tongue tingle and forehead sweat. There’s evidence that food with a kick can help you lose weight, boost heart health and – surprise! – aid your gastrointestinal system.
“Spicy food is a hot topic in nutrition — no pun intended,” says Patricia Bridget Lane, a registered dietitian/nutritionist.
So let’s dig in to get a taste of how hot-and-spicy dishes can benefit your health.