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

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Capsaicin, the bioactive compound that gives chili peppers their pungency, can impact your gastrointestinal system and digestion.Consuming ...

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 ...

Could eating spicy foods help you lose weight? "Simply adding chili pepper to a meal — just enough to make it spicy without changing how much you like it — might help reduce how much you eat," Dr.

QUESTION: Dear Dr. Zac, I’ve been taking blood pressure medication for years without any issues – but I recently read that common spices I love and frequently use like ginger and black pepper can ...

Is it just us or is it getting hot in here? According to a survey recently conducted by Frank's Red Hot, people who have higher spice tolerances "are more likely to enjoy trying new things (76%), ...

PARMA, Ohio — Open since June 2025, Masala Monsoon Indian Cuisine is building a reputation for interesting, approachable, diverse dining in a family-friendly atmosphere. It earned second place in the ...