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Kareena Kapoor, part of a nutrition documentary made by the famous celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, has stated that she considers eating simple Indian food to be a far more effective way of staying fit and healthy than existing upon a diet of salad and juices.
This testimony is the latest in a growing number of claims that eating spicy food can actually prove beneficial to your health in a number of ways. For example, spicy food appears to be good for your heart. A compound within peppers and hot chillies named Capsaicin has been found to effectively lower cholesterol within the body by accelerating its breakdown rate. It also appears to combat a potentially harmful gene responsible for narrowing major arteries, resulting in cultures that regularly indulge in spicy food being statistically far less vulnerable to conditions such as strokes or heart attacks.
In addition to these benefits, spicy foods help to prevent cancer. Eating fresh chillies can increase your daily intake of vitamins and minerals, including the vitamin C that is thought to prevent the development of cancerous cells. Capsaicin has been found to actively kill certain cancer cells, and another spice, namely Turmeric, contains the active antioxidant curcumin that assists to slow down the spread of a cancer within the body. The root of the Turmeric spice has also proven to be an efficient treatment for a variety of other lesser ailments including headaches, arthritis, stomach pains and even the common cold.
Those seeking to lose weight can also be helped by regularly eating spicy foods, as they increase your metabolism by up to 8%. Studies have shown that calories can be burnt far more easily after eating spicy foods, and the fact that such foods often leave you feeling more satisfied than their blander equivalents also means that you’re more likely to manage to adhere to your diet plan.
Other minor benefits of eating spicy foods can include the development of a more positive mood, as the serotonin that is released into the brain after eating spices assists in both reducing stress and aiding relaxation. For this same reason, spicy food also promotes quicker and more restful sleep, so there really is no shortage of good reasons to increase your weekly intake of spicy food.
Spicy foods are generally good for us, although it’s still important to observe the usual principles of a balanced diet so our bodies get all of what they need on a regular basis. At Shop Spicy, we provide a whole range of dried ingredients and spices to use in your cooking, as well as a wide selection of rice, flour and groceries.
Founded by ASM, a family run business spanning more than three generations, we are passionate about good customer service, and are constantly looking to expand our range of products to offer you even more choice. We pride ourselves in responding quickly to our customer queries, so why not start looking to buy Indian spices today and see how your health could begin to reap the benefits?
