In this week’s edition of Wellness Wednesday, Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts looks into the benefits that eating spicy foods can bring to people, and for some, happiness due to a release of endorphins from the body.
CHICO, Calif. – Spicy food can be both a treat for the taste buds and a boost for physical health. It can even bring joy to some people.
Action News Now Director Brian Haley, a fan of spicy food, said, “I don’t want pain spicy, but I want flavor spicy.” However, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm.
Reporter Nathan Espindula said, “It just ruins my day” when asked about his experience with spicy food.
Here’s why some, like Brian, like it: The body perceives spice as a stressor, leading to increased heart rate and a release of adrenaline and endorphins. This can create a rush or sensory reward.
Action News Now editor Patrick Kelly said, “I have experienced that, I can understand that kick…You get that rush and the kick that the spice adds to it.”
Spicy food also offers health benefits. Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat, can help burn more calories, reduce appetite, and increase the body’s fat usage.
For those who find their dish too spicy, drinking milk can help. It contains casein, which helps wash away capsaicin.
Other studies suggest spicy food reduces ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger, and it may improve heart health by enhancing blood vessel function.
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