Burning up for Spicy Food? Here’s the Science Behind It

Burning up for Spicy Food? Here’s the Science Behind It
The aguachile seafood dish at José restaurant in Dallas usually features lime-cured shrimp or ahi tuna and is always served spicy. Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News/TNS
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By Adithi Ramakrishnan From The Dallas Morning News

Jody Denton, a self-described “chili head,” ran an experiment with his two young daughters, Ana and Olivia. As they grew up, he cooked their meals just a little bit spicier than they wanted.