Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 105 - Health Benefits of Chili Peppers?
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 105 - Health Benefits of Chili Peppers?
Chili peppers have some established health-related uses. Over-the-counter (OTC) topical products use capsaicin for temporary pain relief. Broader benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, however, have not been conclusively proven. Read more...
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 104 – Pepper vs. Chili
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 104 – Pepper vs. Chili
Pepper vs. Chili - What are the Differences? Pepper (Black Pepper) - Comes from dried berries (Piper nigrum). - Brings sharp, pungent heat from a compound called piperine. - Common... Read more...
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 103 - Why Sweat?
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 103 - Why Sweat?
Why Spicy Food Makes You Sweat Ever taken a delicious, fiery bite of your favorite hot sauce and immediately noticed beads of sweat forming on your forehead? You're definitely not... Read more...
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 102 - the Brave Ones
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 102 - the Brave Ones
Competitive chili eating is a fierce global sport organized and governed by the League of Fire (LOF), which sets standardized safety rules, event structures, and global rankings. Read more...
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 101 - Learning to Love the Heat
Sweet & Sassy Fun Fact 101 - Learning to Love the Heat
Ever wonder why your first bite of spicy food made you sweat, but now you can handle more without flinching? It’s not magic — it’s science. Read more...