If you replace ketchup with chili sauce, you are more likely to be healthier, according to a new Chinese study cited by the Daily Mail. The results show that the spiciness works better on the body.
Experiments by experts from the University of Henan have shown that the substances in the hot sauce - capsaicin and gingerol, protect the body and even reduce the risk of cancer.
Capsaicin, which creates a spicy taste in sauces, is a natural weapon in the prevention of malignancies and the chemical ginger, which is also found in ginger, can cause tumor cells to self-destruct.
The consumption of spicy food is good for the health, as long as you do not overdo it and do not consume spicy food every day. The pungent taste can cause damage to the lining of the stomach and intestines.
But if you eat spicy food from time to time, you will speed up your metabolism and your body will break down fats more easily because of the warming effect that spicy foods have. They provoke the body to raise its body temperature.
Spicy food is also good for the heart, as it has the ability to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol, which is considered to be a factor in the development of cardiovascular disease.
Spicy foods provide better blood circulation and normalize blood pressure.
Scientific studies show that national cuisines, where the emphasis is on spiciness, suffer less from heart attacks and stroke.
Capsaicin in hot peppers is also indicated as a natural remedy for colds and flu. Their spiciness also acts as an expectorant, which can help people with asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and respiratory diseases.
