These days, you can find many Sichuan restaurants, Hunan restaurants on the street, and even establishments named "Malaxiangguo" (Spicy Stir-fry). Indeed, the spicy dishes at these restaurants are very good, especially the Malaxiangguo, where you can choose whatever ingredients you like, and then the chef stir-fries and mixes them together, which is truly satisfying. However, many people are afraid to eat spicy food because they are worried about getting "heatiness" and developing pimples. But now you don't have to worry anymore. The editor below will tell you how to reduce the spiciness.
Spicy food is considered "heaty" in nature, which can cause internal heat and dryness in the lungs. We need to consume sour foods to create a balancing effect. When eating spicy food, pairing it with some sour fruits or juices made from these fruits can help. For example: grapes, oranges, hawthorn, tomatoes, lemon juice, pineapple juice, etc., can stimulate the secretion of digestive fluids and help to nourish yin and moisten dryness.
You can also add a moderate amount of vinegar to spicy food. This is because the spiciness is mainly produced by capsaicin. The acetic acid in the vinegar can neutralize it, reducing the spiciness and lessening the irritation to the stomach lining. It also supplements the vitamins and minerals rich in fruits.