Is Chili a Good Healthy Food? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers, has been linked to numerous health benefits, including weight management and improved heart health. But is chili a good healthy food overall, or does its nutritional value depend entirely on its ingredients?