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This Hot and Spicy Food Day, hot means healthy! On August 19th, give your taste buds a kick and your body a boost!
Here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t skimp on the heat with Tandoor Chef:
1. Weight Loss: Studies
show that the main compound in chilies, called capsaicin, has a
thermogenic effect and may cause the body to burn more calories and
boost metabolism.
Heat up! Lamb Vindaloo.
2. Heart Health: Studies
show that cultures that eat the spiciest foods have much lower
incidence of heart attack and stroke. It could be because chili peppers
help to reduce the damaging effects of bad cholesterol while capsaicin
helps to fight inflammation.
Heat up! Vegetable Pad Thai.
3. Cancer Prevention: Some studies suggest that capsaicin has the ability to kill some cancer and leukemic cells. Another spice, turmeric, may slow the spread of cancer and growth of tumors.
Heat up! Balanced Vegetarian Palak Paneer.
4. Lower Blood Pressure: Vitamins A and C strengthen the heart muscle walls, and spicy heat can increase blood flow throughout your body.
Heat up! Balanced Vegetarian Kofta Curry.
5. Boost Your Mood: Spicy foods boost production of feel-good hormones, such as serotonin, easing depression and stress.
Heat up! Malai Kofta.
