Tag: Spicy food and colds

According to a 2015 study, eating spicy foods frequently was linked to lower mortality rates, suggesting some spices have powerful health benefits. But what about when you're under the weather? The answer to "is it good to eat Mexican food while sick?" is not a simple 'yes' or 'no' and depends heavily on your specific symptoms and the ingredients in your meal.

According to a study in the journal *Foods*, key ingredients in Thai food like ginger and turmeric have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. But is Thai food good when you're sick, and which dishes are best to help you recover?