Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. However, some purported benefits of ...

The best bite of food I ate while traveling with my husband in Thailand a couple of months ago was at Samsarn, a ...

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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you remember the first time you had spicy food? There was probably sweating and tongue-burning involved. Maybe by now you’re so used to it that it doesn’t even phase you. Or maybe you still react ...

That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...

Spicy foods might not only add oomph to your meals, but they may be giving your health a boost, too. A recent study published in the American Heart Association's journal "Hypertension" found people ...

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 ...

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 ...