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 ...
Meals that bring the heat might just help you eat less. That’s the takeaway from a recent study led by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University. Their findings suggest that adding chili pepper ...
For some, the spice ain’t nice. Throughout her life, Jennifer Allerot, 53, has ordered the spiciest foods on the menu whenever she ate at a restaurant — until she developed a stomach ulcer four years ...
Spicy food might make you sweat, but it could also help you eat more slowly and avoid overeating, according to a new study. Eating too quickly is linked to obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated ...
Eight years after his first appearance on “Hot Ones,” Kevin Hart reprised his seat at the table to eat spicy wings a second time around. The actor and comedian said he’s nervous from the get-go. “This ...
That extra splash of hot sauce or pile of jalapeños on your plate might reveal more than adventurous taste buds. Your relationship with spicy food offers fascinating clues about how your body ...
The days of plain, predictable school lunches are fading in some districts. Mystery meat is out. Bolder options like honey chipotle grilled chicken sandwiches are in. Across the country, school kids ...
At the dinner table, digging into a spicy curry can send someone lunging for a glass of water or milk, their tongue seemingly on fire, lips tingling, and forehead dotted with sweat beads. At the same ...
Sometimes you might crave spicy foods out of nowhere. This sudden urge for certain foods or flavors could be triggered by different factors, including hormonal changes in your body, stress, or ...
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From shifting Scoville levels to chef preferences, here’s why 'make it spicy' misses — plus smarter ways to order, tweak at the table, and recover. Darron Cardosa is a food service professional with ...