Health Benefits — hot and spicy

Think back to the spiciest meal you've ever enjoyed. Do you recall the fiery sensation, the beads of sweat forming, and the thrill of the heat? That memorable dish probably came from a country with a hot climate, like Mexico, India, or Thailand. But why do these hot regions favor such spicy food?

If you suffer from hemorrhoids, or what some people call piles, you may be wondering if your diet is to blame.  According to an expert, spicy food isn’t the problem.

You may think you like spicy food, but do you have the tolerance to handle the heat? For most of us, it takes some getting used to all the intense flavors. This means building up your tolerance over time, and not just expecting to be able to start at the top of the Scoville Scale right away.