hot peppers

Mistapholeezkat

I am guessing this was asked at one time or another but does eating hot peppers speed up your metabolism? Does cooking the pepper diminish any metabolism boost compared to eating raw? I know that canned jalepanos have less of a kick than the raw.....just wondering, thanks!

glevinso

I know there was some correlation but I am not sure it was ever proven.

However another way to look at it is that spicy food forces you to eat a little slower, thus allowing more time for the "stomach full!" signal to hit your brain, causing you to perhaps eat a little less than you originally intended.

jkwolly

All I know is I love jalapenos.

But I think it's a no.

Mistapholeezkat

I never gave that a thought, glevinso, but that is an awesome way to look at it. I do eat slower and less of the item because I can only tolerate my tongue on fire for so long. Thanks!

Lasmartchika

glevinso wrote: »

I know there was some correlation but I am not sure it was ever proven.

However another way to look at it is that spicy food forces you to eat a little slower, thus allowing more time for the "stomach full!" signal to hit your brain, causing you to perhaps eat a little less than you originally intended.

Only if you don't like spicy food.

glevinso

Lasmartchika wrote: »

glevinso wrote: »

I know there was some correlation but I am not sure it was ever proven.

However another way to look at it is that spicy food forces you to eat a little slower, thus allowing more time for the "stomach full!" signal to hit your brain, causing you to perhaps eat a little less than you originally intended.

Only if you don't like spicy food.

I adore spicy food. It still hurts to eat it no matter how much you like it. This forces slower eating. I mean, I guess if you are a masochist or something and like the pain to never end

I just mean that even those who like it have to eat slow enough so the burn doesn't overwhelm, thus causing perhaps less overall to go in before the "I'm full!" signal happens.

Guess I could be wrong

Lasmartchika

Spiciness doesn't stop me or slow me down at all. Lol!!

jrline

I use hot sauce at almost every meal. I lost 100lbs; did one help the other I don't know but I do enjoy spicy stuff. I also walk 2-3 miles almost everyday.

BigGuy47

Spicy foods can help with feeling full. Regarding the metabolism, I believe the effect is far too minimal to be beneficial. If you eat a double cheeseburger and slap a bunch of jalapenos on top it's not going to offset the massive amount of calories.

If you like spicy things then eat spicy things. Just don't bother with eating spicy foods because you think it will help you lose weight.

lemurcat12

I doubt it, but as yet another who likes spicy food I think it can make a meal feel more satisfying even with low calories.

dbmata

I don't know if it speeds up metabolism. However I have observed across several studies that Scorpion chiles can aid with weight loss.

Essentially, it's so hot, you can't keep what you ate down long enough to digest it.

Kalikel

This cracks me up.

Not that long ago, some women who grew up eating exceptionally spicy food were telling me that I should eat more peppers because that is why they are all so thin. The fat one, though, had this hilarious look on her face like she'd smelled something foul and couldn't place the smell, lol, and was quietly shaking her head "No" at me. They all grew up on the same place.

I don't know. I'm willing to try anything that can't hurt and have begun to work more peppers into my diet. Those women, though...jalapeños are mild to them and I don't think I'll ever get even that spicy.

But if I continue to lose weight (and that's a safe bet!), they will credit the peppers, I'm sure, lol.

Christine_72

I always thought Asian and Thai people were thin because they're food is usually spicy hot. A friend of mines wife is from Thailand, and you cant even walk in the kitchen when she's cooking cos your throat and nose start burning lol
She refuses to eat a western diet because she's petrified of gaining weight.

missiontofitness

Nope.
But, they taste amazing and are low in calories, so enjoy!

chatnel

I imagine your body might use an extra calorie or two to digest but nothing significant. Love jalepanos in salads and stir frys

ninerbuff

The effect is minimal at best.

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missiontofitness

christinev297 wrote: »

I always thought Asian and Thai people were thin because they're food is usually spicy hot. A friend of mines wife is from Thailand, and you cant even walk in the kitchen when she's cooking cos your throat and nose start burning lol
She refuses to eat a western diet because she's petrified of gaining weight.

christinev297 wrote: »

I always thought Asian and Thai people were thin because they're food is usually spicy hot. A friend of mines wife is from Thailand, and you cant even walk in the kitchen when she's cooking cos your throat and nose start burning lol
She refuses to eat a western diet because she's petrified of gaining weight.

She's right to be afraid; that's how a lot of us ended up on here! Lol.
But in actuality, most authentic cuisines that aren't ripped off by Americanized restaurants are generally quite healthy for you. Japan, for instance, tends to eat a lot of fish, rice, and lower calorie items. And Thai food is great for you as well, even with copious amounts of coconut milk added in.