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Article: Cool Down With Hot Sauce
- Article from:
- Southern Living
- Article date:
- August 1, 2004
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CopyrightCopyright Southern Progress Corporation Aug 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Appetizers, sides, and main dishes burst with lively flavor thanks to this spicy condiment.
Here's refreshing news about hot sauce. This chile-containing condiment temporarily speeds up your metabolism and cools you off. Capsaicin (the heat-causing chemical in chile peppers) causes you to perspire, especially on the head and face. As moisture evaporates, heat pulls away from the body, producing a cooling sensation. That's why so many dishes in hot climates are spicy.
But let's face it: The real reason we use hot sauce is because we love its taste and the rush we feel while eating fiery foods. One bite of these tongue-tingling recipes, and you'll experience new heights in zestful flavor. ...