Things You'll Need:
- A taste for hot
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Step 1
spicy sweetChili peppers, wasabi, tabasco, and others may actually be keeping you healthy. But why? Capsaicin is the chemical that gives these foods their heat and consequent health benefits. It has been scientifically proven to combat high blood pressure, depression, and cholesterol and more!
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Step 2
FreeCapsaicin is often used as a topical treatment because it tricks the brain into sending less signals to that part of the body. Also, Turmeric, which is another spicy ingredient in many foods has been shown to slow down the progression of disease; namely Alzheimer's.
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Step 3
hotAmazing right; the research is showing that hot peppers and other hot spices are leading to lower rates of cancer, heart attack, pulmonary problems, and even stoke. So make that spicy chicken a bit spicier.
Comments
woot said
on 6/5/2009 I agree with the idea that eating hot spicy foods is good for you. I can feel how it really cheers me up!
cygnetbrown said
on 4/27/2009 Enjoyed this article on How to spice up your diet and Live longer. Well written.
gntlben said
on 4/22/2009 Great article. Five stars.
gntlben said
on 4/22/2009 Great article. Five stars.
achenoweth said
on 4/16/2009 Great article. Thanks for sharing 5* and a rec