Why do Hunan people love Chili so much?

Hunan people's love for peppers is so crazy that any diners who come to Hunan casually ask, "Are there any dishes that are not spicy?" It is estimated that the chef will come to you with a pot and say, "You fry!"

Why Hunan people are not afraid of spicy food? There are seven famous reasons to answer you.

Reason one: climatic factors. The weather in Hunan is notoriously changeable. In winter, it is colder inside the house than outside, and in summer, it is hotter inside the house than outside. Therefore, people in Hunan eat pepper in winter to dispel wind and dehumidify, and eat pepper in summer to expel internal fire.

Reason two: the environment makes it. Hunan has long sunshine time, abundant rainfall and high ground temperature, which is very suitable for planting pepper. Hunan is the largest pepper producing area in China, especially "Fudijian in Hengyang, Horn Pepper in Hexi in Changsha and Red Pepper in Xiangtan" are well-deserved' seed players' in Hunan. Zhangshu port pepper is the "Hermes" in pepper.

Reason three: the artifact of eating. Pepper can stimulate saliva secretion, stimulate appetite and make people feel excited about eating. It is said that the body temperature of Hunan people is higher than that of many local people, which can increase the secretion of dopamine.

Reason four: traditional culture. "China Red" was born in Liling, the porcelain capital of Hunan Province. Its color is true and pure, pleasing to the eye. Its color is taken from chaotian spicy in Hunan, symbolizing victory and celebration.

Reason 5: therapeutic effect. Capsaicin can prevent cancer, which is often said by nutrition experts. Secondly, pepper is one of the vegetables with the most vitamin C content, and it is also rich in vitamin B, carotene, calcium, iron and other nutrients. Pepper can also enhance blood circulation.

Reason six: identity tag. As long as I hear that you are from Hunan, you will definitely ask, "Can you eat spicy food?" Hunan people will clap their chests and say, "How can Hunan people not eat spicy food?"

Reason seven: frank and courageous. Pepper can make people excited, courageous, not causing trouble but not afraid of things. Hunan girls often say: "Pepper is not afraid, what is a rogue?"