It’s practically the weekend so time to indulge in all things naughty (namely clothes & food in my case!). Like fashion, food is one of life’s guilty little pleasures. That’s why I always like to hear good news about the food I love being healthy in oh so many ways. Chillis are one my culinary passions, there’s not much I don’t eat without a healthy dose added to the mix. It appears I’m not alone -stats show how a staggering 98% of us now add spice to our food on a regular basis.

So because it’s Friday and time for a little randomness, here’s some fabulous chilli facts from the lovely peeps at Nando’s (yum!) as part of the New National Chilli Week.

· Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not the seeds that are the hottest part of a chilli, but the white pith that surrounds them and runs in thick veins through the pod

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If you’re anything like me and get major chocolate cravings on an hourly basis, then you’re going to absolutely love this next treatment – the chocolate facial.

Yes you read correctly; rich, sumptuous, heavenly chocolate is used in this treatment which is ideal for dry, flaky or irritable skin. Chocolate, apart from being so moreish and delicious in every sense, has quite a few amazing qualities and is full of anti-oxidants vital for healthy skin. Chocolate Skin Treatments are becoming increasingly popular in salons internationally and thanks to Akina Beauty Clinic in Dublin’s Temple Bar you too can get in on the guilt-free chocolate action.

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