Many people love to eat spicy food, especially in places like Hunan, Sichuan, and Chongqing in our country, which are famous for their love of spicy cuisine. And why is eating chili peppers associated with weight loss? Then we need to first understand what the principle of weight loss is.
Weight loss is nothing but shedding excess fat from the body, and most of the excess weight on the body is due to these fats. The most effective way to burn fat is through fat burning. There are many ways to burn fat, such as exercise, which is a common method for weight loss. Many people believe that simply exercising can lead to weight loss, hence the popular belief that walking 2000 steps a day can result in weight loss. In reality, weight loss through exercise is quite challenging because weight loss occurs only when exercise reaches a certain level, known as the afterburn period. For example, to lose weight through running, one needs to run at least 45 minutes to start burning fat. For those wanting to lose weight through exercise, I recommend trying jumping rope. Jumping rope is a more intense exercise; half an hour of jumping rope burns the same amount of calories as one hour of running, and it also helps in increasing height.
So why can chili peppers contribute to weight loss? This is because chili peppers contain a mysterious substance called capsaicin. Capsaicin is a unique substance in chili peppers and is the main reason behind their spiciness. When eating chili peppers, one may feel an increase in body temperature, and eating overly spicy food can even cause sweating. This is why chili peppers are linked to weight loss. After consuming chili peppers, the body generates a lot of heat, which is a result of burning a significant amount of fat. Therefore, the sweat induced by eating chili peppers consists of fat and impurities within our bodies. Besides the above reasons, chili peppers can also aid in weight loss by inducing a sense of fullness (though it might be due to over-spicing and loss of appetite).
To use chili peppers for weight loss, one needs to have a relatively high spice tolerance. Those who cannot tolerate spicy food or are allergic to chili peppers should not use them for weight loss. Furthermore, one should have a certain level of tolerance because significant consumption of chili peppers is required to achieve weight loss, and those who cannot withstand the spiciness should refrain from consuming too much. Moreover, as chili peppers can cause internal heat, they should not be consumed regularly to avoid overheating. The stimulating effect of chili peppers can also be challenging for individuals with gastrointestinal diseases.
After reading this article, do you now have a deeper understanding of whether eating chili peppers can lead to weight loss? For those who cannot handle spiciness, it is advisable not to attempt weight loss through consuming chili peppers.
