Rice does not cause birds to die by inflating their stomachs until they burst.Drowsiness after holiday meals such as Thanksgiving dinner generally comes from the body's metabolism: high protein in the turkey provokes the body to shift its energy consumption to digesting the protein, while the carbohydrates in the side dishes and desserts trigger a "sugar crash" ( reactive hypoglycemia). Turkey meat is not particularly high in tryptophan, and does not cause more drowsiness than other foods.The highest concentration of capsaicin is located in the placental tissue (the pith) to which the seeds are attached. In fact, seeds contain a low amount of capsaicin, one of several compounds which induce the hot sensation (pungency) in mammals. Seeds are not the spicy part of chili peppers.The vast majority of expiration dates in the United States are regulated by state governments and refer to food quality, not safety the "Use by" date represents the last day the manufacturer warrants the quality of their product. With the exception of some perishables, properly stored foods can safely be eaten past their "expiration" dates.
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