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 ...

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 ...

Scientists at Penn State University’s Sensory Evaluation Center have discovered that a little heat goes a long way in limiting caloric intake at meal times. Their findings, slated to be published in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Americans have plenty to celebrate on National Eat Outside Day on Aug. 31. From restaurant patios to dinners on the campfire, eating outside is an unbeatable way to enjoy a summer meal. Elevate your ...

From backyards to beaches, National Eat Outside Day on Aug. 31 proves that food tastes better in fresh air, encouraging more Americans to take their meals outdoors. The day boosts demand for open-air ...