National Hot & Spicy Food Day

11 months ago
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Today is NATIONAL HOT & SPICY FOOD DAY! We love our meals with a good amount of "heat". What's your favorite hot and spicy food?
Here's some interesting facts about Hot & Spicy Food:
* The Carolina Reaper currently holds the crown, with a mind-blowing 1.569 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU)! That's about 220 times hotter than a jalapeño!
* There are over 4,000 varieties of chili peppers
* Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, actually triggers your body's pain receptors. But here's the twist: your brain releases endorphins to combat the "pain," leaving you with a feeling of euphoria and pleasure. That's why spicy food lovers get such a thrill from their fiery feasts!

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