Sour Patch Kids are always one of our favorite go-to candies when going to see a movie or on a road trip, but it turns out the candy actually has other health benefits besides satisfying your craving for something sweet.
Here are some of the ways a bag of Sour Patch Kids can help you in life:
- Halt a panic attack - Sour candy can help ground you, by providing an intense sensory experience that you can’t ignore. This hack pops up from time to time on TikTok, and therapists say it can definitely be useful in the moment.
- Alleviate muscle cramps - Research suggests that something strong-tasting can trigger your nervous system to release a cramp. One hypothesis is that strong-tasting foods trigger TRPV1 receptors, and that interferes with our nervous system in a way that causes it to stop telling our muscles to cramp.
- Provide quick carbs in the gym - Candy is a great source of intra-workout carbs and trading candy with other lifters is a great way to make friends.
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