Results: Spicy Foods (pros and cons)
Published on 03/21/2016
The Pros and Cons of added heat in your meal. by Dr. Prem Chattoo
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1.
Do you like to eat spicy foods?
Yes
48%
851 votes
No
39%
703 votes
Undecided
8%
140 votes
Not Applicable
5%
93 votes
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Pros for eating spicy foods. Which ones do you agree with? Weight Control - the best time to eat spicy food ( jalapenos or habaneros) is with a heavier meal during lunch or dinner. It will stimulate the digestive tract.
24%
423 votes
Fountain of Youth -spicy food can slow down the aging process by increasing blood flow to the face and body.
17%
299 votes
Healing - chili peppers are full of vitamins like A and C, they can help boost the immune system and even fight the common cold.
30%
540 votes
Heart Helper - acts as an antioxidant and blood thinner, which aids in heart disease by improving cardiac blood vessel strength.
21%
378 votes
Anti-inflammatory - (highest concentration of capsaicin is the key) can be be good for people with auto immune diseases, Parkinson's and even asthma sufferers.
27%
488 votes
Anti-bacterial - peppers help prevent further infections throughout the body.
22%
390 votes
Temperature Regulation - spicy food can heat up your body when it's cold out, and can cool your body off when you are hot.
18%
322 votes
na
43%
765 votes
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Cons for eating spicy foods. Which ones do you agree with? Irritant - capsaicin can cause damage to the lining in the stomach, which in turn can cause gastritis, stomach ulcers and even intestinal disease such as colitis.
36%
637 votes
A Bad Burn - spicy food can also cause heartburn and or re-flux disease.
39%
702 votes
Taste Less - spicy foods can also cause damage to the taste buds hampering your sense of taste.
22%
389 votes
The Unspeakable - spicy food can worsen hemorrhoids by causing further damage and irritation.
17%
300 votes
Eye-yi-yi - when chopping peppers you may know about this unwanted side effect. You are chopping and seeding when all of the sudden you rub your eye.
30%
542 votes
na
34%
616 votes
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Will you be adding more spicy foods to your diet?
Yes
23%
403 votes
No
49%
870 votes
Undecided
15%
268 votes
Not Applicable
14%
246 votes
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