Why certain foods sometimes give us the hiccups
Usually, your diaphragm helps your lungs breathe in and out. When your diaphragm spasms or twitches, it makes you hiccup. That’s because the spasm has sent a message on to your brain, which then ends up sending a message on to your throat.
Decoding the Scoville Scale
It’s possible you’ve heard of the Scoville Scale, but do you know what it means? For hot pepper lovers it’s the key to deciding which flavors you want to try, and perhaps even which flavors you need to work your way up to.
What to do, and not to do, when you eat a hot pepper
Some peppers are so hot they can actually make you start sweating and even tear up. It’s always good to know what type of pepper it is before you take that first bite. If you know this, you can check the Scoville Scale to get an idea of how hot it is beforehand.
Simple anti-inflammatory summer dishes
If you’re tired of making the same old thing for dinner, you may want to try a simple summertime recipe that’s also anti-inflammatory. Not only do some of these meals taste great, and potentially register on the heat scale, but they’re also easy to prepare and they’re good for you, too.
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