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Craving spicy while in caloric deficit?

Hobartlemagne
Hobartlemagne Posts: 617 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I keep noticing this- I keep wanting to add extra crushed red pepper, green jalapeno powder, or sriracha to everything.
Anyone else experiencing this?
im 50M, 178lbs, 1700cal/day

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  • Adventurista
    Adventurista Posts: 1,625 Member
    edited May 2024
    Yes, in or out of deficit... it occurred similar age and endured... have not met anyone else that acknowledged onset or as a craving tho.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,498 Member
    I do that anyway and always, it's a normality. If this is something new your experiencing then welcome to hot and spicy, there's lots to choose from.
  • tomcustombuilder
    tomcustombuilder Posts: 2,344 Member
    edited May 2024
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    Lol, if it ain’t hot it ain’t on my menu.
  • g2renew
    g2renew Posts: 155 Member
    I have noticed odd things seemingly related- like craving Frank's Hot Sauce, fermented foods (some are spicy, but not all), and using less salt while wanting more herbs and spices. Also my sense of smell seems keener. I have attributed it to the severe decrease in sugar and simple carbs, but unsure if this is actually a physiological response to that. There are some studies that show spicy foods in particular create a dopamine/endorphin release. Perhaps by denying ourselves some foods, we innately seek out this additional hit of pleasure from other foods by increasing their heat.
  • Elphaba1313
    Elphaba1313 Posts: 205 Member
    I find myself using more seasonings - I think it's because I cook with less oil and fat now, and fat adds flavour. So it could be that - your tastebuds are chasing some more zing.
  • ehju0901
    ehju0901 Posts: 396 Member
    I think it is because most people tend to get into a rut when they are logging foods. We tend to eat a lot of the same things repeatedly because it fits our routine and goals.

    Seasonings/spice shake it up a little bit and make it less monotonous.

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