M: Have you ever wondered why foods in some countries, like Indian and Thai, are so spicy and others, like English, are so tasteless? W: Um...let’s see. India and Thailand are very hot countries, while England is cold and damp. Perhaps the answer has something to do with the clim...
, "Some people are naturally more tolerant of spice because of genetics. They are just born with fewer receptors for capsaicin, which gives them a built-in tolerance for heat." Receptors can change over time as well, making it possible to build a higher tolerance forhot and spicy foods....
This “runny nose” effect can be used to your advantage when you are nasally congested. At those times, eat some very spicy foods and your sinuses will clear out in no time. Capsaicin also has the effect of dilating blood vessels. This can result in people becoming flushed as they eat ...
Maybe you like yourgrubnice and spicy? Perhaps you havea sweet tooth? Or are youpartialto a salty,savourysnack? By now you're probably imagining something delicious, but take a moment toponderthis: why do some peo...
There are a number of scenarios that can make us sweat: 有很多场合会让我们流汗: eating spicy foods, 吃辛辣的食物 nervousness, 紧张 and when we're sick. 生病时 But exercise is probably the most familiar and common. 但运动可能最熟悉、最常见 ...
【5】 The reason why hot, spicy foods like chili peppers are tasty is that they affect the lingual nociceptors. Nociceptors are small areas on the surface of the body that help protect us against injury. Nociceptors on the skin warn us of potential damage to the body. When we are pricked...
We are often asked 'Can Babies Eat Spicy Food?' - so this page is designed to help you understand more about the use of herbs, spices and garlic in baby food.
Spicy food isn't for everyone. We asked two RDs to explain why some people like spicy food and others can't handle the heat.
What's your favourite flavour? Maybe you like yourgrubnice and spicy? Perhaps you havea sweet tooth? Or are youpartialto a salty,savourysnack? By now you're probably imagining something delicious, but take a moment toponderthis: why do some people adore certain flavours while others can't...
These are what we call acquired tastes – things we gradually learn to like - whether it's because our palates become more sophisticated, or because we crave the social effects of the foods. 这些就是我们所说的后天口味——我们逐渐学会喜欢的东西——无论是因为我们的味觉变得更加复杂,还是因为我们...