Tag: Eating spicy food

Capsaicin, the compound that makes jalapeños hot, is responsible for both the kick and many of the pepper's health benefits. There is no single answer to how many jalapenos can I eat per day, as an individual's tolerance depends on a variety of personal factors. While a few a day might be a healthy addition for some, others may experience discomfort from a single pepper.

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, drinking very hot beverages (above 65°C or 149°F) is classified as a probable carcinogen. This fact highlights that the temperature of food, not just the ingredients, is a crucial factor in determining if hot food is unhealthy.

According to research from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, most of the heat from a chili pepper is concentrated in its seeds and the white pith. So, is there a trick to eating hot peppers? The answer is a multi-faceted approach involving preparation, technique, and a solid plan for extinguishing the burn.

According to scientific research, milk, particularly skim and whole, and sweetened fruit punch are the most effective common beverages for reducing the oral burn caused by spicy capsaicin. This makes milk arguably the best thing to drink after eating chili, but what other effective alternatives are there?