The New Rules For Eating in a Heat Wave
Viral food trends are pushing a spicy new logic for what to eat when the temperature soars. Discover the world of fighting heat with heat, featuring dishes like
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Social Virality
Key points
- Eating spicy food in hot weather can help you cool down by making you sweat.
- The "combo meal" format, featuring multiple dishes on one plate, is a rising global trend.
- Viral videos are helping to introduce specific, regional Indian cuisines to a worldwide audience.
- The logic of "fighting heat with heat" has a scientific basis in how the body reacts to capsaicin.
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