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6 Benefits of eating spicy foods

Eating spicy foods can be a point of pride for some people. Friends compete to see who can eat the hottest wings without crying. Restaurants tout their Ghost Pepper salsas, and TV show crews travel thousands of miles to film their hosts taking on spicy food challenges at fairs and festivals. But aside from a badge of honor — and maybe the thrill of it — there are several benefits to eating spicy foods. Of course, if you already have reflux or gastro issues, eating spicy foods may make you feel worse. But, if you don’t have these issues and your stomach is strong, you may experience some of these health benefits of spicy foods: 1. A boost in metabolism. Studies have shown that people who eat spicy foods burned more calories and had less of an appetite after eating red pepper. Spicy foods, like hot peppers, contain the capsaicin,…

Vegetarian carrot, ginger soup with lemon

There is no such thing as too many soups when the weather get cold. And an quick and easy soup with minimal ingredients that’s also full of flavor? I’d eat a big bowl every week. This carrot ginger soup with lemon is perfect on it’s own or sprinkled with croutons. It’s also the perfect accompaniment to a brie grilled cheese topped with banana pepper rings or smeared with pepper jelly. Okay, mouth watering. Let’s get to it!… CARROT GINGER SOUP with Lemon Makes about 4 bowls Ingredients 1/2 stick salted butter 2 medium onions, chopped 1 1/2 pounds carrots (6-7 large carrots), sliced thin 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 inches of fresh ginger, minced (plus more if desired) 3 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock for non-vegetarians) 1 cups water 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper Directions Melt butter over medium heat in large pot. Add onion and sauté about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir occasionally until the onions…

10 recipes for when it’s too hot out to cook

Maybe it’s too hot outside to fire up the skillet, or maybe it’s busy back to school season — either way, there seems to always be a reason not to cook. But don’t fret. Here are a few incredible recipes for when time is at a premium, but taste is still what you crave. No cook dinner recipes: Easy Vegan Spring Rolls A big dose of veggies in your diet goes down easy along with the perfect peanut dipping sauce. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/145241156707084471/ Mediterranean Tuna Lettuce Wraps A simple, no heat recipe perfect for long summer days. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/271201208787853399/ AVOCADO STRAWBERRY SPINACH WRAPS WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING There is nothing not to love about this incredible ingredient combo. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/4574037104887733/ Zucchini Noodles and Veggies Keep it light with these raw zucchini noodles. The vegetable packs tons of hydration so you’ll be sneaking more water into your diet — always a good thing in the heat. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/144115256804496683/…