As it turns out, there may be health benefits to being a “capsaicinophile” (an unofficial term for those who can’t get enough of spicy food). A study in the British Medical Journal found that regular consumption of spicy food was associated with a lower risk of premature death, while a study from 2017 discovered that the spicy food consumption was inversely associated with LDL cholesterol, more commonly referred to as the “bad” cholesterol. PHOTO: Amazon Truff Hotter SauceBut a word of caution: “Oftentimes, spicy food can be wrapped up with other unhealthy foods,” says Dr. Ximena Garcia, a doctor of internal medicine based in Topeka, Kansas. As for potential health risks when it comes to spicy food? Not stupid hot…but fabulous hot.”PHOTO: Amazon Heartbeat Hot Sauce Mixed PackEver since I’ve tried Heartbeat’s hot sauces, I’ve been hooked.

Source: The Nation March 05, 2021 23:01 UTC