i only eat spicy food like once in a while so just wondering if its bad or not
2006-12-19 13:48:27 · 13 answers · asked by hi hi 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Quite the opposite! Most people think spicy foods are bad for you, because of the burning effect. Spicy foods are VERY HEALTHY for you! They can help with everything from high blood pressure to depression (releases endorphins) to ulcers (prevents the production of h. pylori, the bacteria that causes ulcers) and MANY more! Many cultures eat spicy foods from a very young age and all throughout life with no negative effects, only benefits. I've been eating spicy foods for over 30 years and I'm in great health! Enjoy the burn!
2006-12-19 14:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a complete fallacy that spicy foods are bad for you, assuming you don't already have a gastrointestinal problem. Obviously a condition like acid reflux might be aggravated by spicy food. Spicy food does not cause ulcers. Ulcers are caused by bacteria and exacerbated by stress. There's even been some studies linking hot peppers with lower rates of stomach cancer.
Will America ever get over it's multiple phobias about food???
Chef Mark
2006-12-19 14:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Chef Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be very dangerous. Spicy foods can cause your bowel movements to be very hard and painful. You can also create yourself a small ulcer, from all the acid hitting your stomache.
2006-12-19 13:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by nina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be if you have gastroesophageal reflux. If you have a lot of acid in your stomach then it could hurt the lining of your esophagus and stomach. Overall, it really isn't bad for you. Spanish peoples diet consist of spicy things everyday. Just monitor yourself and if it causes heartburn then be careful.
2006-12-19 14:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by justcurious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read that medical science claims spicy food a no no for heart
and vascular diet.if your are prone to stroke or heart attack the Dr. may well put you on a bland or non spicy diet.
peaceout
2006-12-19 13:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know that's all my Mexicans friends eat and alto of my Cuban friends too my husband loves it and he is not either, but yes i think if you eat it with all your foods it could be harm full threw the years that's what has happened to my husband anyway.
2006-12-19 15:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by fefe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its suppose to be good for you if you can take them. i love hot food but most of the time i can't eat it because of gall bladder . If it does not hurt you eat all you want
2006-12-19 14:26:11 · answer #7 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldnt be if u only eat it every once in a while. just use portion control
2006-12-19 13:56:28 · answer #8 · answered by Sami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can. You can mess up your stomach and it may even cause hemrroids. I hear it can damage the lining in your stomach.
2006-12-19 14:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by Common_Sense2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when it comes out! Hardy-har-har-har.
' Sorry. Had to throw that one in there. '
2006-12-19 13:56:01 · answer #10 · answered by Answer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋