Hot and spicy foods have grown in popularity in the last few years. People are getting more adventurous when selecting snacks. Spicy snacks with a little or a lot of heat are now being selected over the traditional mundane snacks. Kids and adults are loving the excitement spiciness adds to snack time. While the flavor may be what people choose these snacks for, there are also some health benefits to eating these flavorful snacks.
Why Spicy is Good for You
There are some unexpected health benefits provided by adding hot and spicy items to your diet. Spicy foods can help with weight loss. They can also boost heart health, support digestion, boost metabolism, help with appetite control and assist in reducing inflammation.
Spicy Peanuts
Peanuts have been a popular snack choice for many years. They are a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. They also contain beneficial vitamins and minerals. Spicy peanuts offer those same benefits with an additional perk. They are bursting with flavor that comes from the spices and chili powder sprinkled on them.
Spicy Corn Nuts
BBQ corn nuts and spicy corn nuts are excellent snack items. In addition to waking up your tastebuds and satisfying a craving for something crunchy, these treats have beneficial nutritional value. They are a source of protein and fiber. They are also a low-sodium, cholesterol-free food.
Spicy Sunflower seeds
If you are already a fan of sunflower seeds and you want to take your snack food to a higher heat level, spicy sunflower seeds are the way to go. The intensity of the heat in these seeds contributes to an increase in your metabolism. Low-carb snacks are sometimes mundane but these low-carb seeds will wake up your tastebuds. Spicy sunflower seeds are a good source of protein and fiber which are beneficial to heart and digestive health.
Spicy Dried Fruit
Dried fruit is a flavorful way to add nutritional benefits to your diet. However, when you select a fruit such as dried chili mango you get a delightful addition of spiciness. Spicy dried chili mango has a delectable balance of sweetness from the mango and spiciness from the chili flavor. This is a snack that offers palate-pleasing sweet heat.
Dried ginger slices have a heat level that is easily tolerated by most people. These tasty slices can be eaten alone as a snack or chopped and added to recipes. Dried ginger is often eaten to ease nausea and calm the digestive system.
Spicy Snacks
If you already know how invigorating spicy snacks can be, you are probably always on the lookout for new items to add to your snack choices. If you are just beginning to explore the world of hot and spicy snacks, you may be trying all different types of snacks searching for your favorites. Whatever your situation is, the exploration process can be a fun experience.
While it has been determined that hot and spicy snacks can have health benefits, sometimes it’s fun just to choose a snack because you are curious about its flavor. It might become one of your favorite go-to snacks.
Churritos Hot and Spicy and Cajun corn sticks with chili lemon could become new favorites if you like a lot of heat. If you are still trying to transition from mundane to spicy, you might want to explore tamer choices such as a Guacamole Sesame mix or Crazy Cajun Trail mix. You can also add what you find to be a palatable amount of spiciness and heat to your homemade trail mix or nut mix.
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