In Sichuan, Hunan, Guizhou and other places, chili peppers are quite popular. The reason why they like chili peppers is not only because of their delicious taste, but also because they have health benefits. Chili peppers contain a special substance called capsaicin, which can accelerate the metabolism of fats, prevent fat accumulation in the body, and have the effects of reducing cholesterol, losing weight, lowering blood sugar, enhancing physical strength, preventing diseases, and maintaining a slim figure. So let's take a detailed look at the health benefits of chili peppers!
【Health Benefits of Chili Peppers】
1. Lower blood sugar
Scientific experiments in Jamaica have shown that capsaicin can significantly reduce blood sugar levels.
2. Weight loss
Chili peppers contain a component that can expand blood vessels, stimulate the body's thermogenic system, effectively burn fat in the body, accelerate metabolism, and increase the rate of calorie consumption, thereby achieving the effect of weight loss.
3. Cold prevention
Spicy foods have the "three effects" of clearing lung qi, opening nasal passages, and promoting blood circulation.
4. Antiradiation
Spices such as red chili peppers, black pepper, and curry can protect cellular DNA from radiation damage, especially gamma rays.
5. Warming the stomach and dispelling cold
The "Compendium of Materia Medica" states that chili peppers can warm the spleen and stomach. If you experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain due to cold, you can eat some chili peppers appropriately.
6. Skin beauty
Chili peppers can promote hormone secretion and improve skin condition. Many people think that eating spicy food will cause acne, but it is not caused by chili peppers. Only those who are prone to acne will worsen after eating chili peppers.
7. Heart protection
Eating chili peppers regularly can effectively slow down the development of atherosclerosis.
8. Appetite stimulation and digestion promotion
Chili peppers can promote the secretion of digestive juices and increase appetite.
Although chili peppers have many health benefits, they also have some potential harms. Especially for girls who love chili peppers, excessive capsaicin can strongly stimulate the gastric mucosa, causing congestion, increased peristalsis, stomach pain, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and can even cause burning pain in the anus, induce gastrointestinal diseases, and cause bleeding of hemorrhoids. Therefore, people with esophagitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, and hemorrhoids should eat less or avoid chili peppers. Due to the hot and spicy nature of chili peppers, people with conditions such as eye inflammation, toothache, sore throat, coughing up blood, and boils should also consume them with caution.
