Are hot food healthy for you; hot pepper, hot sauce etc?!


Question: Hot peppers such as chili peppers are rich in vitamin C and are believed to have many beneficial effects on health (some possible benefits are as yet unproven, and will not be discussed here). Hot sauces made from these peppers retain some of these benefits, such as the way they trigger endorphins.

The substances that gives chili peppers and their resulting sauces their intensity are capsaicin and several related chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids.

When consumed, capsaicinoids bind with pain receptors in the mouth and throat that are normally responsible for sensing heat. Once activated by the capsaicinoids, these receptors send a message to the brain that the person has consumed something hot. The brain responds to the burning sensation by raising the heart rate, increasing perspiration and releasing the body's natural painkilling chemical, endorphin.

Endorphins are compounds produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Usually endorphin production is the body's response to strenuous exercise or excitement. Endorphins resemble opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a sense of well-being. Endorphins also work as "natural fever relievers", whose effects may be enhanced by other medications.

Red chilis contain high amounts of vitamin D and provitamin A. In addition, peppers are a good source of most B vitamins, and vitamin B6 in particular. They are very high in potassium and high in magnesium and iron. Their high vitamin D content can also substantially increase the uptake of iron from other ingredients in a meal, such as beans and grains. Bear in mind that peppers will lose some of their vitamin benefit during the hot sauce making process.

Hot peppers can also provide symptomatic relief from some cold and allergy symptoms by thinning and clearing mucus from stuffed noses or congested lungs.


Answers: Hot peppers such as chili peppers are rich in vitamin C and are believed to have many beneficial effects on health (some possible benefits are as yet unproven, and will not be discussed here). Hot sauces made from these peppers retain some of these benefits, such as the way they trigger endorphins.

The substances that gives chili peppers and their resulting sauces their intensity are capsaicin and several related chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids.

When consumed, capsaicinoids bind with pain receptors in the mouth and throat that are normally responsible for sensing heat. Once activated by the capsaicinoids, these receptors send a message to the brain that the person has consumed something hot. The brain responds to the burning sensation by raising the heart rate, increasing perspiration and releasing the body's natural painkilling chemical, endorphin.

Endorphins are compounds produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Usually endorphin production is the body's response to strenuous exercise or excitement. Endorphins resemble opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a sense of well-being. Endorphins also work as "natural fever relievers", whose effects may be enhanced by other medications.

Red chilis contain high amounts of vitamin D and provitamin A. In addition, peppers are a good source of most B vitamins, and vitamin B6 in particular. They are very high in potassium and high in magnesium and iron. Their high vitamin D content can also substantially increase the uptake of iron from other ingredients in a meal, such as beans and grains. Bear in mind that peppers will lose some of their vitamin benefit during the hot sauce making process.

Hot peppers can also provide symptomatic relief from some cold and allergy symptoms by thinning and clearing mucus from stuffed noses or congested lungs.

Hot peppers are healthy for you unless you have stomach problems.
And Hot sauce is filled with perzervitives and salt. But it is ok for you in moderation.

as long as you don't have gastrointestinal issues it's healthy.

It could potentially cause acid reflux. So everything should be in moderation.

Yes but, not in excess.

yes if you don't have stomach problems.

I love hot peppers and I make my own hot sauce and salsa.
Hot salsa too. It's healthy for you in moderation. Try making your own sometime. Take your favorite pepper and put it in the blender along with onions bell peppers,garlic and just enough vinegar to aide in the blending process, unless you prefer more. Add chili powder to taste and salt to taste. optional: lime juice and cilantro.





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