Health Benefits — hot peppers

As the temperatures outside continue to dip and Old Man Winter makes a showing, ‘tis the season to kick back by the fire and settle in for a long few months of winter ahead. But if you’re looking to warm up the winter months, you may not need to throw another log on the fire at all. Instead, head to the kitchen and go for some spicy, hot sauce-infused recipes.

Many people are naturally drawn to hot sauce and hot flavors. In fact, you probably know a person or two who lives up to the mantra, “the hotter the better”! It turns out, though, that people might be fairly unique to this particular attraction. When it comes to the hot sauce effect, all mammals are certainly not created equal, and almost all mammals are affected by hot sauce and hot peppers in the same way.

If you find yourself feeling a little blue as the temperatures dip, you may someday be able to help thwart those pre-winter blues by adding extra spice to your diet. 

The holiday season is here, and that means all kinds of holiday treats are out there to tempt your taste buds. While it’s certainly appealing to be surrounded by seasonal goodies, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to pack on the pounds. While the temptation to snack is everywhere this time of year, you may actually be able to help control the urge to go overboard by adding a little something to your diet.