Is Chili harmful?

[Herodes]

[Gerard]

Not that it is bad, but you need to look at its uses and properties according to 5E Theory:

 

Fire Element...Acidic...Yang...Pungent...Associated with Heart

 

BUT, many westerners who live in cities have excess Yang Qi due to stressful urban lifestyles. Symptoms are high blood pressure, skin problems, night sweats, headaches, angry constitution, red face, etc., which indicates a "hot" constitution. These people should avoid "hot" foods at all times, including beef, lamb, prawns/shrimp, hot spices, garlic, onions, chili powder, cayenne pepper and ginsengs.

 

To get a diagnosis of your constitution, see a TCM specialist. I have no idea about who did you see but let me ask you something: what's your birth date?

 

Good luck!

Edited July 15, 2010 by durkhrod chogori

[Herodes]

[mike1234]

The human body is well adapted to meat, beans, and vegetables--- Which are the basic ingredients of chili.

 

I find that hot food wakes me up, and gives me more energy. Cayenne pepper is a great pick me up--- way better than caffeine.

[Ryan T.]

a tcm doctor told me i should eat chili because i got depressions and am not as active as others.

 

Are you referring to the soup-like mixture that contains beans(sometimes), tomatoes, onions, spices and meat? Or chili peppers?

 

Sounds to me like you are referencing peppers.

[Herodes]

Sounds to me like you are referencing peppers.

Yep, Dr. Huang was recommending strong flavours to me

[Aetherous]

Chili peppers are good for you in moderation. If you start to notice bad symptoms, then stop eating them and see if it goes away.

 

There is too much misinformation out there which says, "don't eat this". People eat all sorts of things and it doesn't affect their health, because the body is resilient. The doctor's advice to give you something that balances your condition was a good idea.

 

Unless you're allergic to a food, it's fair game.

[Herodes]

[Taomeow]

[Herodes]

[Mattimo]

One has to use their own intellect when delving into "the optimal diet." There is no definitive information on a so-called best diet either. Hey, I tried a raw vegan diet for 3 months because I was reading sources that it was a miracle-cure-all. Well, I lost nearly all my body fat, was chronically cold and it exasperated my psoriasis to the extent that it encompassed 1/4 of my face. The reality is that you have to use your own intellect and determine what foods you naturally gravitate to. I really don't think there is anything wrong with chili but I am pretty sure you wouldn't want to eat it all the time. The point the other user was making about overcooking foods is that nutrition is lost the more you cook.

 

Matt

[C T]

[Vajrasattva]

Good Chili with good ingredients and made with Love is VERY GOOD FOR YOU.

[SeriesOfTubes]

Good Chili with good ingredients and made with Love is VERY GOOD FOR YOU.

 

agreed, harmful only to the other people in the room later on.