The Health Benefits of Adding a Little Spice in Your Diet

Adding spice in your diet not only increases a person's satiety but at the same time adding a little in your favorite dish has numerous health benefits. Recent studies showed that spicy foods generally contain a chemical called capsaicnoid which stimulates the lining of our intestines or gut helping the intestinal lining in such a way that the chances of developing tumors are decreased, "Time Magazine."  Researchers at Purdue University also pointed out "capsaicnoid" responsible for the burning sensation of spices, can help greatly in increasing and speeding up the metabolism of calories leading to decreased cravings for sweet and fatty foods.

Another health benefit of eating spicy foods which people may not be familiar of, is that spices can improve one's sex life. It has been founded that ginseng found in spicy foods increases sexual functioning according to the study from a review of research published by the review of research international. In fact ginseng, may also help improve male erectile dysfunction, "Indian Times." So why not spice that sex life up?

Researchers continue to study further the effects of spearmint on improving memory to some areas of the brain. Researchers are also determined to continue to find out its significance in arresting age-related symptoms seen among patients with Alzheimer's disease. A combination of cinnamon for their anti oxidant effects, rosemary for memory improvement; rodeola, and turmeric for their anti-inflammatory properties; help in the prevention of Alzheimer's according to "Nutrition and Health Infographics."

So the next time you think about adding a little spice in a meal or two, think about the benefits spice can add to your life. Spices may entice and includes everything nice.

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