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

You've probably seen those videos where someone eats an insanely hot pepper and immediately regrets it. Face red, tears streaming, they're gasping for milk like their life depends on it. It's ...

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 ...

Consumer demand for spicy food is evolving beyond extreme heat. Brands at the Specialty Food Association's Winter Fancy Faire showed how they are embracing habaneros, sweet-heat pairings and ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Sweet and spicy pairings have existed for centuries and can be found in cuisines around the world. Sugar helps tame capsaicin, the chemical compound that give peppers their signature burning kick.