2007-02-20 10:25:56 · 12 answers · asked by spicyuk 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
this question depends on your health as an individual ages. as you get older certain health problems arise which could and can be exasperated by spicy foods.
but there are millions of people in India, Thailand... that
eat spicy foods their entire life.
it is just a matter of an individual person's health & what their physician recommends.
2007-02-20 10:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is simply a matter of what spices you are talking about. Ginger, hot peppers, curry, and chiles are not bad for you by themselves. It is the sodium that is bad for you. It is not the spices themselves, but it is the added ingredients. You can make a spicy chillie, as long as you do not add salt, sugar, or any MSG's, you will be fine. No non toxic, natural spices are bad for you by them selves. It is the additional things that are bad for you. There are so many health benefits to natural spices, that if you do not have any heartburn, or experience any extreme discomfort when eating these foods, then eat away. Spicy foods enable the brain to release natural endorphins into your blood stream, that are very health.
Just listen to your body, and do what it says. A little common sense goes a long way.
2007-02-24 14:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by Brett M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can give you heartburn. The extra acid is bad for your esophagus and can cause all sorts of problems or diseases. It depends on the individual like everyone, but to avoid heartburn and other problems you can't eat spicy food every day...some people can though..I am jealous.
2007-02-20 18:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by teddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad is a 65 yo chilihead. He's doing pretty well so I'd say no, spicy food is ok no matter what your age.
2007-02-20 19:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by licketychick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may strenghten the intensity of gerd in a person, but u can always placate the burning sensation with milk.
but it's healthy for u. it has an enzyem, some kind of capsicum that provides vitamin c and other healh benefits
2007-02-20 23:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by param 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so. my mom LOVES spicy food, but now she has high blood pressure, so she has to eat nonspicy food.
2007-02-20 18:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that fresh chiles have some anti-cancer nutrient that is killed when they are in vinegar (escabeche).
2007-02-20 18:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just keep eating it until you get heart burn so bad it tears A HOLE IN YOUR HEART!!!!
2007-02-21 18:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by MakE luV noT WaR ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-20 18:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very and stay away from tempting chinese also.,
2007-02-20 18:28:35 · answer #10 · answered by madina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋