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Could eating spicy food help you live longer? 🌶️🫑 Research involving nearly 500,000 adults found that people who ate spicy foods almost every day had a 14% lower risk of death compared with those who ate spicy foods less than once a week. They also had a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease. Scientists believe one reason may be capsaicin, the natural compound that gives chili peppers their heat. Capsaicin has been studied for its potential to support heart health, healthy circulation, metabolism, and help combat oxidative stress. One of the easiest ways to add more capsaicin to your diet is with cayenne pepper. Sprinkle a little on eggs, soups, roasted vegetables, or avocado toast for an extra kick. 🥵🔥🌶️ This cayenne from Frontier Co-op is quality, but it is EXTREMELY HOT - 90000 Heat Units ---> https://amzn.to/3RigPK6 #ad While this research shows an association (not direct cause and effect), it's another example of how flavorful whole foods may offer health benefits beyond taste. 🔗 Article Link: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/frequent-spicy-food-consumption-linked-with-lower-death-risk/