most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-24T05:15:06Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/145929 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/145929/hankering-for-all-things-spicy LiftingLovely 2012-08-29T05:41:13Z 2012-08-29T19:00:52Z

<p>5'4, 160lbs, Female. Workouts are 4-5 days a week with a mix of Crossfit, agility circuits and isometric resistance training. Since going Paleo 6 months ago, I've experimented with several herbs and spices in my cooking. Lately though, I seem to be addicted to anything with heat. Not sure if this has anything to do with the increased metabolic conditioning but lately feel that it's necessary to put cayenne, chili flakes, jalapeños, hot sauce in everything. </p> <p>Does anyone know whether a craving for spicy food in general relates to a nutritional deficiency? Perhaps the body's homeostatic attempt to maintain an elevated metabolism during resting periods? Thanks for your thoughts! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145929/hankering-for-all-things-spicy/145930#145930 apbergemann 2012-08-29T05:54:10Z 2012-08-29T05:54:10Z

<p>I have the exact same thing. I used to have a lot of stomach acid problems, so I got used to staying away from spicy foods all together. Since I've gone paleo, my stomach problems are gone, and I can eat spicy foods again. Now I crave them like crazy! One thing I read is that you crave spicy foods when you're having a problem keeping cool because it makes you sweat. I've also read that it can be the sign of a number of nutrient deficiencies, but nothing that you couldn't get from a multi vitamin. Now I'm wondering if eating paleo and lifting has something to do with it...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145929/hankering-for-all-things-spicy/145948#145948 baba 2012-08-29T09:38:20Z 2012-08-29T09:38:20Z

<p>I'd say you've simply discovered the joy of spicy food. Chilis (sp?) are sexy, so enjoy them. Half the world seems to be addicted to the stuff, for that matter.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145929/hankering-for-all-things-spicy/145970#145970 hardeepsura 2012-08-29T12:42:18Z 2012-08-29T12:42:18Z

<p>spices are on n off with me, sometimes it heats me up and flushes me crazy and im a male! it depends really, i have them no and again, no harm i suppose.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145929/hankering-for-all-things-spicy/146054#146054 primallykosher 2012-08-29T19:00:52Z 2012-08-29T19:00:52Z

<p>Hot sauce should be put on everything. If you have kids you should start them early with tabasaco sauce (the pepper can be tricky to work with) and horseradish. </p>