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Spices and other plant ingredients have powers that make them truly magical superfoods!

The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food Be Smart

Premiered July 24, 2018
The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food

People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!

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