Can You Train Your Taste Buds to Like Spicy Food? The Definitive Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to a Penn State professor of food science, most people can train themselves to eat spicier foods, sometimes in as little as a few weeks. This remarkable adaptability begs the question: can you train your taste buds to like spicy food, moving past the burn to appreciate the flavor? The answer lies in patience and understanding your body's response.