Enjoy that spicy food!

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Spice up your life! Spicy foods offer a number of health benefits, from speeding up your metabolism to reducing gut inflammation. Capsaicin, a compound found in spicy peppers, can give your body a kickstart in burning fat and using energy. You may also feel fuller faster when you eat spicy foods. A fiery palate has also been shown to boost your gut’s microbiome, which can help your immune system and reduce inflammation.