When we go to the doctor, especially when we encounter digestive problems, ** problems or other diseases that need to be avoided, the doctor will often tell us to "avoid spicy". This advice lets us know that certain foods may be detrimental to recovery or worsen the symptoms of the disease. So, what exactly are the foods that are classified as "spicy"?
First of all, we need to be clear about what spicy is. In the theory of Chinese medicine, spicy usually refers to those foods that are irritating and hot. These foods can stimulate the body's yang energy and help the body dispel cold evil. In Western medicine, spicy mainly refers to those ingredients that can produce a spicy taste, such as chili, ginger, garlic, Sichuan pepper, etc.
Next, let's take a look at these specific spicy ingredients::
Cayenne peppers: The capsaicin in chili peppers is capable of producing a strong spicy flavor that has a stimulating effect on the mouth and stomach. Red peppers, green peppers, millet spicy, etc. are all common varieties of peppers.
Ginger: Ginger has a relatively mild spicy taste, but it's just as pungent. It is often used in cooking to add texture and flavor to food.
Garlic: Garlic's spiciness comes primarily from the sulfur compounds it contains, which create a distinctive, pungent taste in the mouth.
Sichuan pepper: The spicy taste of Sichuan pepper ** is the numb component in it, which mainly acts on the mouth and tongue, producing a unique numbness feeling.
In addition to these ingredients, there are also some foods that are also considered spicy because they contain the above ingredients or their ingredients, such as curry, mustard, liquor, etc.
So, what does it mean to avoid spicy? For some patients, avoiding spicy food is to avoid the negative effects of irritating foods on the body, such as aggravating the condition, causing pain or discomfort. For ordinary people, eating spicy food in moderation will not have much impact on the body, but may help promote metabolism and improve immunity.
"Don't be spicy" refers to foods that have a spicy or pungent taste that can have a negative effect on the body, especially in certain disease states. Knowing which foods fall into the spicy category can help us better follow our doctor's advice and maintain a healthy lifestyle.