Can Eating Chili Help You Live Longer?

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The discussion centers around the potential health benefits of chili peppers, referencing a study that suggests chili consumption may be linked to longevity. Despite the study showing that chili eaters engaged in unhealthy behaviors like smoking and drinking, they were generally younger, which could skew results. The demographic breakdown revealed that a significant majority of chili consumers were Mexican Americans, raising questions about the study's population differences. Participants express enthusiasm for hot sauces, particularly those made with scotch bonnet and ghost peppers, highlighting their preference for intense flavors. The conversation reflects a belief in the positive health implications of chili consumption, while also noting the importance of considering demographic factors in health studies.
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It is interesting that the chili eaters had behaviors that are not considered conducive to good health, smoking , alcohol, meat and had lower HDL. However they tended to be younger which might have biased the study since younger people are expected to live longer than old people.
 
Having more chill also makes you live longer.
 
It is chili peppers not chili that was studied. Also Mexican Americans composed 58% of the chili consumers versus 17% for the non consumers. I didn't see any attempt to address this difference in the two populations that where studied.
 
That's good news for me. :smile:

I buy my Tabasco sauce in bulk. (Not to mention the Sriracha and Valentina's). I go through a lot of hot sauce.
 
For more bang for your buck seek out sauces with scotch bonnet peppers (Caribbean) or ghost peppers(India) Ghost peppers are reportedly 400 time hotter than regular chili's.
 
gleem said:
For more bang for your buck seek out sauces with scotch bonnet peppers (Caribbean) or ghost peppers(India) Ghost peppers are reportedly 400 time hotter than regular chili's.

My daughter makes chili with ghost chilies:biggrin: any thing else is tastless
 
wolram said:
My daughter makes chili with ghost chilies:biggrin: any thing else is tastless

I'll bet.
 

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