Are Spices In Your Food Good For You ?
According to a research paper published in 2015 by Harvard medical school, people who eat spicy foods on a regular basis and in moderate amounts have a 14% probability of outliving their non-spicy food eating peers.
Also, the same research also indicates the
fact that people who eat spicy food on a regular basis are less likely to suffer from cancer or other fatal heart diseases as compared to those who don't have spices.READ ALSO: The Maggi Cube Disaster, Effects And The Way Forward
Reasons why spices are good for your overall health:
- Spicy foods are usually rich in anti-oxidants, which helps to prevent cancer, respiratory diseases and other heart disorders.
- Spices like pepper ,ginger etc are beneficial in resisting abnormal swelling of different body parts.
- Spices helps in the regulation of metabolic functions of the body which prevents further serious complications of diabetes and cardio-vascular disorders e.g pepper
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- Spices also helps to prevent sinus infections, hypertension and severe intestinal disorders. At times, acts as a pain-reliever.
- Spices also contains a healthy amount of Vitamin C which defends the body against cancer and helps in the formation of collagen (building blocks of the skin) and other connective tissues.they also contains minerals and other vitamins.
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