🌶️ Hot Heads and Heat Seekers, Let's Celebrate! 🌶️

It’s National Hot Heads Chili Day! Let’s celebrate! On this day, chili heads, heat-seekers, and extreme eaters try out the spiciest chilis. The first recipes for spicy foods go back to 6,000 years. This means that humans have been enjoying spicy food for quite some time. While the foods that we enjoy today may have changed and recipes altered, we still love spicy food. Unlike other animals, humans prefer spicy food simply because it tastes so incredible and on the plus side, spices also offer several health benefits.

Spices such as turmeric and cumin that have powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant properties can kill bacteria outright. Studies show that the capsaicin in hot peppers can reduce inflammation and decrease the chances of heart disease. It can also aid in weight loss. The inflammatory properties of chilis have brought relief from many different conditions, such as headaches, autoimmune disorders, and arthritis. Spicy foods can also help fasten your metabolism. Studies also show that certain spices, like pepper chilies, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin can curb your appetite and improve your metabolic resting rate. Who knew chilis could be so versatile!

This doesn’t mean that you have to be a daredevil to celebrate the day — anyone who likes their meal a little hot can celebrate! Spices and chilis add a distinct flavor to most dishes. Thai, Indian, Creole and Caribbean dishes are famous for their heat content and boast of some excellent gastronomic experiences! For tips on adding a little heat to your everyday favorites, Kitchn has some great tips. However hot you like it and whether you choose to celebrate by preparing a Thai dish or Creole, shop Western Eagle Foundation’s Discount Food and Home and Goods Store first and save on a variety of chili spices!

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