A netizen made a post suggesting a more scientific index for spiciness in hot pot. The Sichuan Hot Pot Association responded that the suggestion was good and they are preparingplan.
Yan Long, president of the association, stated that the spiciness of hot pot can indeed be measured,use) professional measuring tools. Currently, the association is researching a standardized grading system for the spiciness.
Eating spicy food can produce a (various) of physiological reactions, like a tingling in the tongue and lips, as well as sweating, said David Julius, a physiologist at the University of California, San Francisco. "We all enjoy sensory experiences; spicy foods make life more(appeal)," he said. But not all of the potential responses are welcome, even for thoseenjoy the taste. Spicy food lovers are likely to be familiarone immediate physical reaction-sweating.
Generally speaking, eating spicy food in moderation is(safety) for people who don't already have stomach issues. (study) have shown that consuming spicy foods can be associated with some health benefits. For example, one study found(take) a daily supplement of chili pepper speeded up metabolism, and that the participantsburn)extra 200 calories per day over a 14-week period.
