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  2. Is spicy food good for you? This is what happens to your body ...

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    What does spicy food do to the body? When you eat spicy food, the capsaicin binds to receptors in the mouth and on the tongue called TRPV1, says Terry. "These send signals of pain to the brain ...

  3. Suddenly Craving Spicy Food? Here's What It Could Mean - AOL

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    Spicy foods may be your body telling you, "Hey, it's getting hot in here." "Yes, spicy food can actually be craved when you’re hot," Hernandez says, citing a 2015 report. "The capsaicin in spicy ...

  4. The Real Reason You're Obsessed With Spicy Food - AOL

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    Over time, as you eat small doses of spicy food, your body begins to understand that the stimuli isn’t dangerous and will reduce the number of receptors, making you less sensitive. Genovese said ...

  5. Neurogastronomy - Wikipedia

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    Although the consumption of spicy food can cause pain, people in many cultures ascribe a high hedonic value to it. Psychologist Paul Rozin puts forth the idea of "benign masochism", a learned tendency that overrides the typically aversive stimuli because of the risk-taking or thrill-seeking associated with overcoming pain.

  6. 9 types of food that provide comfort during hot flashes - AOL

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    Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids—such as cold water, fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, flaxseeds, chia seeds, avocados, and walnuts—are also part of the Mediterranean diet. One ...

  7. 15 Bizarre Side Effects of Foods You Probably Have in Your ...

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    7. Soy Can Affect Fertility in Men. Soy has come a long way. Once dismissed as “hippie food,” today it’s a popular protein alternative for vegetarians and vegans.

  8. Eating sour or spicy foods is more about your brain than ...

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    Whether the spice they seek is fiery or acidic and sour, humans can be drawn to the perceived danger of extreme foods. Eating sour or spicy foods is more about your brain than palate, scientists ...

  9. A doctor explains why spicy food makes you poop - AOL

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    Yet, the rest of my body does not react as pleasantly to spicy foods as my taste buds do. Stomach acid creeps up my esophagus while my lips tingle and my nose runs. Shortly after, my insides cramp ...