Have you ever had a spicy meal and walked away from the table feeling in higher spirits than when you sat down? This could actually be due to science. There’s no secret that many people love spicy and hot foods. But while some people love it, others vehemently hate spicy food because it hurts or is uncomfortable. Let’s take a closer look at the science behind why spicy food can actually boost your mood. Spicy food does more than wake up your taste buds it can lift your spirits too. Hot sauce is everywhere but CINI Sauce is in a league of its own and goes on everything. Need ideas? Try these recipes.
What is in spicy foods?
There is a spectrum when it comes to spicy food. The sensation of spice isn’t a flavor, but it’s a feeling that comes from a chemical compound called capsaicin. The level of capsaicin corresponds with a Scoville scale, with pure capsaicin ringing in at 16 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This chemical compound tricks the brain into feeling and sensing heat, but there is no actual heat. The higher the SHU, the more of a hot sensation you will feel.
How does this impact your mood?
When you consume spicy food, your body in response releases endorphins. These are pleasure-causing chemicals, so it can boost your mood. Why does this happen? Well, your body feels the “heat,” and responds to that as a threat. But, this release of endorphins can be associated with happiness and cause a “high.” Spicy food is typically something that fans will actively crave.
So next time you’re in a bad mood and find yourself craving spicy food, you may just want to indulge. Not only can spicy cuisine brighten a day, it can even help individuals struggling with depression or high stress. Not only do spicy foods come with this benefit, they also have antimicrobial properties, can aid in weight loss, are antioxidant, and can even help relieve pain relief.
Can CINI Sauce help?
CINI Sauce is made up of peperoncinis. On the Scoville Scale, peperoncinis measure between anywhere from 100 to 500, which is quite low. To put this into comparison, a bell pepper measures 0, a jalapeño measures between 2,500 and 8,000; while the hottest pepper in the world — the Pepper X — measures 2,693,000.
So, knowing what we know about endorphins, we can determine that peperoncinis may have a lower impact than some other peppers, such as jalapeños for example, but they can still provide a bit of a mood boost. And CINI Sauce can give you an even quicker and easier way to access this boost.
Try CINI Sauce to Boost Your Mood
If you’re a fan of peperoncini, then you’d be happy to know a vision and a blender came together to make a new condiment staple. CINI Sauce isn’t just a condiment; it’s a lifestyle for those brave enough to spice up their meals.
