Blog — depression

It’s no secret that many of us love spicy food. In fact, you might say we crave the extra spice so much we’re always looking for new ways to experience the hot pepper scale. But have you ever wondered why you’re craving so much spicy food?

The world is a lonely place right now, no matter how many “Houseparty” get-togethers and Zoom drinking sessions you have. Under the various self-isolation, quarantine, and lockdown situations across the globe, a sense of loneliness (or worse) is very natural.

Whether it’s physical or mental, if you’re suffering the last place you might look for solutions is your kitchen. (With, the exception for those that believe ice cream, chocolate or wine will heal them.) But, we really should be turning towards our pantry cupboards first; often a change to what we consume leads to a change in condition. And, thankfully, when it comes to super-hot sauces and the positive changes that come with it, you don’t need to sacrifice flavor to get the benefits you’re after. (Very few dietary changes for the better are able to offer that, are they?)...