Have You Tried Spicy Thai food?

If you are asked to define Thai food in one word, 90% of you will choose ‘Spicy’ adjective. And for all the right reasons! Most of the Thai dishes are rich in chili content and take your taste buds for an exotic ride. The best thing in this entire spicy affair is – Thai spicy foods are good for health as well.

Well, first thing first. Some of the well-known and truly-loved spicy Thai foods include Chicken Pad Thai, Thai Red Curry, Thai Green Curry, Tom Yam (Spicy Papaya Salad), Tom Yam Kai (Spicy Chicken Soup), Tom Yam Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup) and some variations of spring rolls and dumplings. All these dishes can be prepared mildly or highly spicy as per your taste and preference. You just need to tell the Chef your chili tolerance capacity and these Thai foods can be prepared accordingly.

What makes spicy Thai food great for health is the presence of capsaicin or in simple language, the spicy heat molecule in chili peppers. Researches prove that the capsaicin helps you to cool down on hot days. It is believed that the Capsaicin and chili peppers help the boost blood circulation to the skin and lower the body temperature. Spicy food is considered more satiating and is very effective in moderating your caloric intake. The funny thing here is that when you eat spicy food, the hot properties of chili signal your brain that your stomach is full. So in a way you eat less when you relish spicy dinner!

And if someone tells you that spicy Thai food causes stomach ulcers, you may correct them by quoting the recent research that proves spicy food plays a role in helping body fight certain cancers! Moreover, Thai spicy food boosts the metabolism owing to its liberal use of exotic vegetables and lean meats.

Enough for the benefits of Spicy Thai food! Here is one last interesting add-on; people who have relished the Spicy Thai food at Thai Square Restaurant for the first time, they have been loyal both to their food choice and the restaurant. Try it to believe it.