WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Video
WomensHealth
  • News
  • Health
  • Fitness
  • Sex & Love
  • Food
  • Lifestyle
  • Weight Loss
  • Women In Sport
  • Podcasts
  • Video
This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

Eating More Of This Could Reduce Your Risk Of Disease By Up To 30 Percent

Eating More Of This Could Reduce Your Risk Of Disease By Up To 30 Percent

Everything You Need To Know About Sauerkraut And Its Health Benefits

Everything You Need To Know About Sauerkraut And Its Health Benefits

12 Surprising Things Things That Are Ruining Your Teeth

12 Surprising Things Things That Are Ruining Your Teeth

Study Finds Soup Broth May Help Fight Disease

Study Finds Soup Broth May Help Fight Disease

{headline}

{headline}

An Avocado A Day May Improve Heart Health, Study Suggests

An Avocado A Day May Improve Heart Health, Study Suggests

A Diet High In Fibre And Yoghurt May Decrease Your Risk Of Developing Cancer

A Diet High In Fibre And Yoghurt May Decrease Your Risk Of Developing Cancer

Optimists Are More Than A Third Less Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack

Optimists Are More Than A Third Less Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack

{headline}

{headline}

6 Surprising Symptoms Of Heart Attacks In Women

6 Surprising Symptoms Of Heart Attacks In Women

The Heart Foundation Recommends We Eat More Cheese And Less Meat

The Heart Foundation Recommends We Eat More Cheese And Less Meat

What To Eat (And Drink) When You Come Down With The Flu

What To Eat (And Drink) When You Come Down With The Flu

Eating A Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Reduces The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes

Eating A Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Reduces The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes

Research Just Linked Poor Gut Health To The Spread Of This Cancer

Research Just Linked Poor Gut Health To The Spread Of This Cancer

Here's What Eating Processed Food Can Do To Your Body In Just Two Weeks

Here's What Eating Processed Food Can Do To Your Body In Just Two Weeks

How Much Coffee Should You Really Drink Per Day?

How Much Coffee Should You Really Drink Per Day?

  1. Home
  2. Food

Eating Chilli 4 Times Per Week Can Reduce Your Risk Of Death By Up to 40 Per Cent

*Drizzles chilli oil over entire life.* - by Lucy Bode
  • 16 Dec 2019
Eating Chilli 4 Times Per Week Can Reduce Your Risk Of Death By Up to 40 Per Cent
Getty

When it comes to fighting off disease, prevention is paramount. And if part of that prevention includes dousing our dinner in chilli, consider us more than happy to oblige.

According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, people who consume red chilli at least four times per week reduce their risk of dying from a heart attack by up to 40 per cent. In addition, they lower the risk of cerebrovascular deaths, e.g. stroke by more than half. Even better news? These benefits occur regardless of what the other aspects of a person’s eating regime look like.

RELATED: Doing This Each Morning Can Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease By Up To 30 Percent

chili
Pexels

The study’s authors put this down to the capsaicin content (the compound that makes red chilli spicy.) Previous research points out capsaicin can boost the metabolism as it slightly raises the body temperature, meaning it burns more calories. In this way, it helps with obesity and can combat cardiovascular problems.

“Peppers with capsaicin have been shown to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, and help keep cells from sticking together and forming blood clots,” adds Sonya Angelone, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

All these positives aside, more research is needed to fully understand why chilli is such a powerful preventative. But in the meantime, we’ll be over here… drizzling chilli oil on everything.

RELATED: Crash Diets Can Damage Your Heart Health In As Little As A Week

  • Health
  • Food
  • Diet
  • Nutrition
Lucy Bode
Lucy Bode
Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Subscribe Now-

Subscribe Now
Subscribe Now

Recommended to you

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack
Watch 0:23

This Simple, Effective Ab Workout Will Shred Your Six-Pack

{headline}

{headline}

Eating More Of This Could Reduce Your Risk Of Disease By Up To 30 Percent

Eating More Of This Could Reduce Your Risk Of Disease By Up To 30 Percent

Everything You Need To Know About Sauerkraut And Its Health Benefits

Everything You Need To Know About Sauerkraut And Its Health Benefits

12 Surprising Things Things That Are Ruining Your Teeth

12 Surprising Things Things That Are Ruining Your Teeth

Study Finds Soup Broth May Help Fight Disease

Study Finds Soup Broth May Help Fight Disease

{headline}

{headline}

An Avocado A Day May Improve Heart Health, Study Suggests

An Avocado A Day May Improve Heart Health, Study Suggests

A Diet High In Fibre And Yoghurt May Decrease Your Risk Of Developing Cancer

A Diet High In Fibre And Yoghurt May Decrease Your Risk Of Developing Cancer

Optimists Are More Than A Third Less Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack

Optimists Are More Than A Third Less Likely To Suffer A Heart Attack

{headline}

{headline}

6 Surprising Symptoms Of Heart Attacks In Women

6 Surprising Symptoms Of Heart Attacks In Women

The Heart Foundation Recommends We Eat More Cheese And Less Meat

The Heart Foundation Recommends We Eat More Cheese And Less Meat

What To Eat (And Drink) When You Come Down With The Flu

What To Eat (And Drink) When You Come Down With The Flu

Eating A Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Reduces The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes

Eating A Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Reduces The Risk Of Gestational Diabetes

Research Just Linked Poor Gut Health To The Spread Of This Cancer

Research Just Linked Poor Gut Health To The Spread Of This Cancer

Here's What Eating Processed Food Can Do To Your Body In Just Two Weeks

Here's What Eating Processed Food Can Do To Your Body In Just Two Weeks

How Much Coffee Should You Really Drink Per Day?

How Much Coffee Should You Really Drink Per Day?

WomensHealth
  • Contact Us
  • About Paragon Media
  • Contact Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • About Paragon Media
  • Contact Paragon Media
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

Our Network

  • Paragon Media Pty Ltd
  • Men’s Health
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe Now-

Shop This Offer
Subscribe Now