Introduction: There are almost no things in the world, including diet. There is good news and bad news for those who love spicy food. The good news is that eating chili peppers is indeed good for the body, but the bad news is that it will cause people to lose their cognitive and memory, especially memory. Doctor Tong
There are many people who are not happy without spicy food. Our country is vast and has many ethnic groups. People in each place have different eating habits.
It seems that people in the Jiangnan area who like light diets find it difficult to accept spicy hot pot from Chongqing, Sichuan and other places, and the Northwest cannot easily adapt to the small cups and bowls around Zhujiang .
Chongqing Hot Pot
In fact, there is no difference between good and bad in dietary habits. is a heritage of history and culture, and it is also an adaptation created by local people based on the local environment. For example, Chongqing is mountains and foggy, and the air is too humid, so people achieve the purpose of removing dampness by eating spicy food.
In short, everything must be seen from both sides. Things that only have advantages and disadvantages do not exist. For example, the protagonist we are talking about today - Chili.
As an imported product, chili pepper is native to the Americas, mainly in Mexico and Colombia. It is a Solanaceae herb with a special taste.
In fact, the taste is not rigorous, because our taste does not have spicy receptor . More precisely, should be pain .
For this plant that can be seen all over the world, the introduction of peppers into our world was not long. It was probably in the late Ming in , which was only more than four hundred years ago. Thanks to the great sailing behavior of Columbus , which brought more experience to the world's diet.
Chii pepper
Just like some people don’t like meat, and some people only eat vegetarian food, people who love chili and people who don’t like chili are completely extreme in their attitude towards chili peppers.
So the debate about whether eating chili is good or bad has never stopped, but a recent analysis published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that people who like spicy food may live longer and have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other diseases.
As a contemporary person, what is more important than extending life span? What's more, eating chili peppers can prevent diseases, so Dr. Tong believes that eating chili peppers appropriately is a good choice.
Of course, if you are completely unacceptable to the spicy taste of chili, and you may even experience bad symptoms such as diarrhea, stomachache, , oral ulcers, constipation, etc. after eating chili, you should keep your taste light.
This study conducted long-term follow-up on more than 570,000 participants from China, the United States, Italy and Iran . After removing the influence of factors such as age, gender, smoking status, diabetes , and hypertension .
Researchers found that compared with those who eat spicy food less than once a month, the risk of death in all-causes of people who usually eat spicy food is reduced by 13%, the risk of death in cardiovascular disease is reduced by 17%, the risk of death in cancer is reduced by 8%, and the risk of death in stroke is reduced by 20%.
In this regard, scientists believe that what works is the special antioxidant contained in peppers - capsaicin .
Molecular model of capsaicin
When we eat peppers, the digested and absorbed capsaicin can activate transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 (TRPV1) thereby prompting the sympathetic system to release catecholamines.
Cathiolamines can promote fat metabolism, increase our body's energy consumption and improve blood sugar control, thereby avoiding obesity and metabolic syndrome and indirectly reducing the risk of death such as cardiovascular diseases.
So one of the unexpected effects of eating chili peppers in is weight loss . A paper in the International Journal of Obesity once said that eating capsaicin before meals will increase satiety and reduce subsequent fat and calories, which will help prevent obesity and lose weight.
However, Dr. Tong still does not recommend that everyone eat chili peppers on an empty stomach to avoid adverse gastrointestinal reactions.
In addition, there are studies that show that eating chili peppers can help lower blood pressure and relieve pain, which will not be described in detail here.
weight loss
Just now, Dr. Tong also said that there is no perfect thing, and the disadvantages of peppers seem to be equally prominent.
Authoritative Nutrients Journal Nutrients There is a relevant literature that points out that eating more spicy food may increase the risk of cognitive decline. The specific data is that People who eat more than 50 grams of chili peppers a day have more than doubled the risk of poor memory, and the risk of cognitive decline has also increased by 56%.
Doctor Tong was a little surprised about this, because I didn’t eat much spicy food in the past, but in recent years I have obviously loved to eat chili peppers, but I also found that my memory seems to be a little poor. Is it really related to chili peppers, but even that’s okay. After all, they have the effect of preventing cardiovascular diseases, and living is more important [Smile].
Memory decline
Finally, what Dr. Tong wants to say is that you cannot have both fish and bear's paws, you can only give up fish and take the bear's paws. So for all readers, whether you like spicy food or not, it is the right choice. Just like in life, is more important to be happy. Don't worry too much about certain things and results, just be as good as you like.
However, for those who experience oral burning sensation, indigestion, and even symptoms such as urticaria, itching and swelling after eating chili peppers, Dr. Tong’s advice is to stay away from chili peppers, because you are likely to be allergic to chili peppers, and For friends who are studying in their youth, Dr. Tong also hopes that you eat less spicy food, after all, memory at this time is really too important.
In short, whether or not you eat chili is right. The key is whether you feel comfortable. As long as you are happy and comfortable, it is the right choice.
Care for your health and start with a healthy diet.
In addition, there are studies that show that eating chili peppers can help lower blood pressure and relieve pain, which will not be described in detail here.
weight loss
Just now, Dr. Tong also said that there is no perfect thing, and the disadvantages of peppers seem to be equally prominent.
Authoritative Nutrients Journal Nutrients There is a relevant literature that points out that eating more spicy food may increase the risk of cognitive decline. The specific data is that People who eat more than 50 grams of chili peppers a day have more than doubled the risk of poor memory, and the risk of cognitive decline has also increased by 56%.
Doctor Tong was a little surprised about this, because I didn’t eat much spicy food in the past, but in recent years I have obviously loved to eat chili peppers, but I also found that my memory seems to be a little poor. Is it really related to chili peppers, but even that’s okay. After all, they have the effect of preventing cardiovascular diseases, and living is more important [Smile].
Memory decline
Finally, what Dr. Tong wants to say is that you cannot have both fish and bear's paws, you can only give up fish and take the bear's paws. So for all readers, whether you like spicy food or not, it is the right choice. Just like in life, is more important to be happy. Don't worry too much about certain things and results, just be as good as you like.
However, for those who experience oral burning sensation, indigestion, and even symptoms such as urticaria, itching and swelling after eating chili peppers, Dr. Tong’s advice is to stay away from chili peppers, because you are likely to be allergic to chili peppers, and For friends who are studying in their youth, Dr. Tong also hopes that you eat less spicy food, after all, memory at this time is really too important.
In short, whether or not you eat chili is right. The key is whether you feel comfortable. As long as you are happy and comfortable, it is the right choice.
Care for your health and start with a healthy diet.
