Health Benefits

Red pepper flakes: Good or bad?

Red pepper flakes: Good or bad?

Lots of people enjoy the taste of spicy food, but don’t always have fresh peppers on hand when they want to spice up mealtime.

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Fact or myth: Eating spicy food leads to hemorrhoids

Fact or myth: Eating spicy food leads to hemorrhoids

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.

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Is spicy food to blame for my acid reflux?

Is spicy food to blame for my acid reflux?

Acid reflux can make you miserable. Usually, it starts with an uncomfortable burning sensation, but sometimes that heartburn pain moves up into your throat and neck. When your stomach fluid hits the back of your throat you may sense a sour or bitter taste.

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6 good reasons to add more spicy food to your diet

6 good reasons to add more spicy food to your diet

It’s hard to believe anyone doesn’t love the taste of spicy food. There are so many great options when it comes to trying out new flavors on the hot pepper scale, it’s sometimes hard to choose just one. Luckily, you don’t have to

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