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Doctors warn that certain comfort foods like spicy foods, alcohol, greasy foods, and sugary drinks can worsen cold symptoms and impair recovery, recommending instead simple, hydrating, and easy-to-digest foods to support the immune system during illness.
A collection of hot sauces with varying heat levels, inspired by the popular show featuring Sean Evans, is available for purchase on Amazon. The set includes ten different sauces, ranging from mild to extremely spicy, and is priced at $129.95. A reviewer shared their experience, noting the thrill of trying sauces with up to 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units, and expressed satisfaction with the purchase as a fun novelty gift.
Fourteen Japanese high school students were hospitalized after consuming "super spicy" potato chips known as "R 18+ Curry Chips," which contain ghost pepper. The chips, intended for adults due to their extreme spiciness, caused nausea and acute pain among the students. This incident highlights the risks associated with extremely spicy snack foods, which have become popular through social media challenges.
The "swicy" trend, a combination of sweet and spicy flavors, is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. food and beverage market, driven primarily by younger consumers like Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. This trend is evident across various products, from snacks and drinks to frozen foods and pizzas, with major brands like Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and Pepsico introducing spiced-up offerings. The rise in demand for bold flavors is also influenced by increased globalization and cultural diversity, making spicy foods a lasting trend rather than a passing fad.
Capsaicin, the active compound found in chili peppers, has potent pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used topically as a cream, gel, lotion, or patch for pain relief in conditions like osteoarthritis and chronic muscle pain. Capsaicin also helps manage discomfort associated with lower back pain, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, cluster headaches, jaw pain, and psoriasis. While capsaicin supplementation for athletic performance and weight loss remains inconclusive, consuming spicy foods may increase energy expenditure and reduce caloric intake. However, caution should be exercised with high-dose oral capsaicin supplements, as they may have potential health risks and drug interactions.