The Hottest Way To Lose Weight
No, not that.
It’s…
… chile peppers.
According to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition, eating hot peppers boosts your metabolism temporarily. That means you’ll burn extra calories — at least for a while.
Habaneros, serranos and jalapenos are just a few types of chile peppers. But here’s a good rule of thumb: the smaller the pepper, the hotter.
A substance called capsaicin makes the peppers hot.
Chile peppers may also help with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. But check with your doctor before trying them.
I tried chiles with my mother, an ex-smoker with emphysema who needs oxygen all evening while watching TV.
Although she doesn’t like hot food, I talked her into taking a small bite of a jalapeno pepper one night.
She never swallowed it.
In fact, that little bit of pepper stayed in her mouth only a few seconds before she spit it out.
Between wild gulps of milk, she accused me of trying to kill her. Her nose was running, her eyes were watering, her mouth was burning. Badly.
She refused to eat another bite.
But that evening, she watched TV without oxygen for the first time in months.
The next night, I persuaded her to take another small bite of jalapeno pepper.
Again that evening, she watched TV without oxygen.
After that, she refused to eat any more jalapenos. But the effects from those two bites lasted almost another two days.
Unfortunately, my mother doesn’t want or like hot food.
I’ve read of other people greatly reducing their breathing medication or oxygen usage after trying chile peppers.
I don’t know if those stories are true.
But the peppers did seem to help my mother — if only for a short time.
If you try chile peppers, wear gloves while cooking. Otherwise, you can get burned.
You probably should avoid hot peppers if you have heartburn or bleeding problems. I believe chiles have anti-clotting properties.
There’s also controversy about chiles and cancer. In high amounts, they may cause cancer. Yet some studies suggest they may prevent cancer in lower amounts.
But there’s one thing everyone agrees on with chile peppers…
… they’re HOT!
This information is presented for educational purposes only. This isn’t medical advice and it’s not a substitute for any advice or treatment from your physician. You should always see your doctor before starting a new diet or any treatment for breathing problems.
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