Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Seeing or smelling certain things can make you want spicy foods.Hot ...

Some people seriously love spicy food. Whenever they eat somewhere that gives them the option of a spice level, they choose the highest. At home, they put hot sauce on pretty much everything, even ...

Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy food can have an effect — positive or negative — ...

Experts say it’s unlikely that spicy foods alone will kill you, barring an allergic reaction or food sensitivity. Experts say it’s unlikely that spicy foods alone will kill you, barring an allergic ...

You know that rush you get when you bite into something so spicy it makes your eyes water and your nose run? What if that intense physical reaction isn’t just masochistic food enjoyment, but actually ...

The chemicals that make food spicy don't target taste receptors, but rather temperature receptors in the tongue. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A point where you can feel the sizzle in the back of the throat and on the roof of your mouth. A slight pinch of pain, but it mostly just adds a new depth of flavor. You might be feeling a little bit ...