Why do spicy foods taste hot?
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because they contain acids in them.  You can neutralize it by drinking milk (milk is a base).
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People who eat a lot of east Indian food have really interesting,odd smelling farts due to the unusual spices and lots of beans they use. Sometimes I will walk into one of these clouds and think what H&&& is that???!! and there is my good friend mr East Indian looking all innocent.
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U NEED BOTH TO MAKE IT SPICY :)
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they are inflamed taste buds. cause can be many things but usually if your body is trying to fight off an illness you'll get them esp if nausea is part of the illness
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They are from peppers, and they are hot.
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Eating.  It seems to always taste better when someone else has cooked it!  : )
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Hot food may be tastier compared to cold . If the food is stored carefully and not stale than no harm in having it cold also. However hot food is easier to digest.
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do you drink enough water \ncould be dehydration\nyou body may be telling you you are thirsty\nare you eating more processed foods or junk food\ncheck the labels they have an incredible amount of sodium in them\ndo you have a cld or sinus infection that can change the taste of food\nare you taking any new medications that may change the taste of foods
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I think chili peppers are one of those things that fall under the category of "herbs" as far as science is concerned.  This means they may not have really tested it.  But what we have are years and years of peoples' experiences.  It is said that chili pepper can bolster the immune system and also can cause endorphins to be released, which can serve as a slight pain reliever and mood enhancer.  But they also can irritate the lining of your stomach and cause esophageal reflux.  Some people can tolerate hot spicy food more than others.  \n\nOther than the chili peppers, there are many very beneficial spices in Indian food.  Turmeric is an excellent digestive aid.  Turmeric is the ingredient in curry which makes it yellow.  Fenugreek, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom - all of these have a reputation for health benefits.  These are regular ingredients in Indian food.  I am not as familiar with Thai.\n\nAnother great thing about Indian food is they use a lot of vegetables, and that in itself is healthy.
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Because it's supposed to be really hot! Trust me, it is really hot!You should try it!
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It's true, what you eat affects how it smells, but what you eat also affects skin, urine, sweat, and breath odors.  Limiting extremely pungent = smelly, foods will help. Food like garlic, onions, curry powder, etc.  However garlic is good for you and peppers like jalepenos cause some cancer cells to self destruct. I realize you may not want to hear this from a female but the truth is if who ever is in the position to be smelling/tasting your sperm, they probably like you enough that it doesn't matter.....or if it is the taste that gets to them then have the person use mouth wash or brush their tongue before hand.  It desensitizes the taste buds so it is hard to taste anything.
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"It’s our body's natural response to environmental or emotional stimulation: the heart beats faster, there may be sweating and occasional light-headedness.  Because of the increased blood flow through the tiny vessels under the skin, the face gets hot and turns scarlet."
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This was happening to me and I was told that the places I eat at may have MSG in their food. Alot of people react poorly to it and it is found in spicy foods.
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Maybe they eat too much spicy food.
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I love spicy foods, to the point of having been accused of being the Spice Master by my friends.   I treasure them all, and use them generously in and on everything.   Let's put it this way, I have worked my way into the hearts and stomachs of many a gorgeous ladies (we are talking The Spice Girls caliber here - lol) with my balancing spice cooking act!  :-)   ... In general, I cannot live without garlic oil and peppers (all kinds).   But again, you name them and I love them - condiments too, by the way.\n\nP.S.  Another great thing about using spices is that the more spice-balanced the food is, the less salt you have to use to make it taste good.\n\nP.S.S.  Although, I must say no spice can ever come close to the spice of life; LOVE - which I use liberally in all aspects of my Life.
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chilli, hot spices in general in large quantities may cause ulcer..
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Because microwaves do not directly heat food.  Instead microwaves excited the water molecules in the food.  The excited water molecules transfer heat to the food, causing it to become hotter.\nGiven the chance, microwaves will boil your blood and cook your muscles.