Introduction
Hot chili peppers and hot sauce can be addictive! Many people are pretty much big fans of hot and spicy food. Well, I am one of those people who feel food tastes better when it is spicy and hot.
There are times that I knowingly eat too much spices just to feel the burning sensation on my tongue. Sometimes my tummy gets upset when I eat too much of it on regular basis. You know spicy meals are like something that hurts, BUT it hurts so good, that it’s hard to go back to food that is not spicy at all. Our taste buds keep signaling us that food is not good unless it is spicy. Even though we ate well we still feel unsatisfied or like something is missing without the spiciness.
Some people just love to crunch on raw chili while having rice while some people like to pour a layer of hot sauce on top of their food. As for me, I love pouring a layer of hot sauce on top of my noodles.
Why do we love spicy food even if it hurts?
We love spicy food even if it hurts because it is not a bad hurt but it’s something like it hurts but it hurts so good. Some people who are not into it usually ask, “why do you love spicy food so much?” and I just reply them,
“Oh I love spicy food because everything tastes delicious when it is hot and spicy. I enjoy my food being added with a Lil bit of chile peppers. Maybe you should also try out hot spicy food sometimes it just takes you to another level of excitement”.
Why do we like spicy food?
Here’s Why, we all have different preferences different points of view about things and kinds of stuff may it be living style, dressing style, or just anything. Likewise, when it comes to food preference there are people like us who prefer their food with a layer of hot sauce or a sprinkle of hot fiery chille flakes all over our food. The taste receptors can sense the heat when we eat spicy food.
The capsaicin in peppers causes the heat while eating hot chili the more capsaicin present in chilli the hotter it is. When we eat hot peppers on regular basis the receptors is trained to be desensitized to capsaicin over time. Therefore, we will perceive less burn from it as compared to people who hardly take it.
Must try out some of these spicy foods!
Life is short, indeed, so live for the moment do what you like, eat what you want. Do something extreme, like try out something you thought you can’t do it. You will never know if you never try and for trying you are not paying so buckle up and try out some of the hottest food and varieties of the World’s hottest peppers like:
- The Carolina Reaper
- Ghost peppers (aka Bhut Jolokia)
- Salsa Dish
- Tabasco sauce
- Trinidad moruga Scorpion
- Habanero pepper
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Scotch bonnet (aka Bonney peppers)
You may want to start with these not so spicy Chilli peppers if you feel like those listed above is way too much for you to handle:
- Habanero
- Paprika
- cayenne pepper
- Capsicum annuum
Disadvantage of being a spicy food lover
Being a spicy food lover is good as well as bad. Sometimes you might get stuck somewhere or maybe had dinner out. And you get blessed with the tastiest food you never thought you would get a bite on. However, you might feel like something was missing! The food was great but still, you feel unsatisfied. All you crave is something hot and spicy that can actually fulfill you. In the back of your mind, you will be wishing if only there was a spicy food recipe which can actually fill in your urge.
Not everyone is a spicy food lover some folks prefer sour, sweet, and bitter food over it.
Health Benefits Of Spicy food
1. Weight loss:
Capsaicin helps increase your metabolism and helps burn calories faster. Eating your favorite spicy food and losing weight at the same time, isn’t it amazing? Healthy eating is a must if you want to lose weight and take care of your general health. You can do a Lil bit of research and add spicy recipes to your meal plan.
2. Can kill depression.
Capsaicin has been appeared to fill in as an endorphin. Many people suffered from depression sometimes the depression is way too much that people even want to end their life. I have come across people who tortured themselves with hot spicy food but actually, it is not tortured it’s more like therapy. It can be used as a chill pill for people who are depressed or stressed out as It can refresh your mind and soul.
3. It can prevent cancer:
You read that right, Capsaicin fills in as a cell reinforcement. Shielding cells from dangerous molecules called free radicals that cause cancer.
4. Heart disease:
The capsaicin that is found in peppers helps to reduce the damaging effects of low-Density lipoprotein (LDL) which is not good for cholesterol. It also helps fight against inflammation. The heat that comes out from the peppers increases blood flow through your body. It can improve your heart health and may help in lowering your blood pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What’s the hottest chili in the world?
The Carolina Reaper is the winner of the Guinness World Records, its spiciness unit is HP22B 2,200,000 on the Scoville scale. And according to research warmer climate regions produce hotter peppers than cooler areas. If you are the daredevil type who is also a risk-taker maybe you should try the world’s hottest chili The Carolina Reaper. While the second is Naga King Chilli with Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating of 1,001,304.
Why do we eat spicy foods?
We as a person have different taste buds, different preferences over food taste. Some of us like to enjoy our food spicy. According to research, those pregnant women who eat spicy food most likely their child will also tend to prefer them too. It is not in gene or something like that, however, the child can get used to eating spicy foods more easily. And it is said that most pregnant women crave spicy food and sour food it’s often caused by hormones. While on the other hand, some folks are not much into spicy foods as they are not used to eating spicy meals at home. This is because of the discomfort, and burning sensation after they take them.People like spicy foods not only because they crave them. Some people eat spicy food because they know the benefits of eating spicy chilli peppers.
Should we eat spicy food?
Yes, we should because it has various kinds of health benefits. According to a study People who love spicy food are more adventurous, risk-takers, and bold.Most people who like to eat spicy foods are kind of open-minded and straightforward. Its not that everyone who eats spicy foods or has a preference for spicy chili peppers will be like-minded but I’m just saying in general.One thing you need to keep in mind drinking water right after you take spicy food is a big NO. You might feel like it’s going to kill you but it is only in your head. It doesn’t damage your taste bud but with age, your taste buds may change whether you eat spicy peppers or not.
Can we eat spicy food during pregnancy?
Due to the levels of hormone changes in females especially during pregnancy and menstrual cycle, most pregnant women crave for spicy food and sour food and that is absolutely normal. Eating spicy things during pregnancy is totally okay but just don’t overeat it if you are not the type who usually eats spicy foods, else it might upset your tummy or make you feel uncomfortable.
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