Research

Spicy Food as Identity: Why Giving It Up Feels Like Losing Culture

Spicy Food as Identity: Why Giving It Up Feels ...

Introduction For many AAPI and immigrant families, spicy food is more than just flavor—it’s a cultural anchor. It’s the taste of home, a link to ancestors, a source of pride,...

Spicy Food as Identity: Why Giving It Up Feels ...

Introduction For many AAPI and immigrant families, spicy food is more than just flavor—it’s a cultural anchor. It’s the taste of home, a link to ancestors, a source of pride,...

Seed Oils vs. Avocado Oil: What’s the Real Difference?

Seed Oils vs. Avocado Oil: What’s the Real Diff...

Introduction Whether you’re drizzling chili oil on dumplings or tossing your favorite spicy stir-fry, the type of oil you choose matters—especially for your gut. While avocado oil is gaining popularity...

Seed Oils vs. Avocado Oil: What’s the Real Diff...

Introduction Whether you’re drizzling chili oil on dumplings or tossing your favorite spicy stir-fry, the type of oil you choose matters—especially for your gut. While avocado oil is gaining popularity...

How to Read a Chili Oil Label Like a Pro

How to Read a Chili Oil Label Like a Pro

Introduction Chili oil is a cult favorite. Whether it’s spooned over dumplings, drizzled onto eggs, or mixed into noodles, it brings a punch of flavor—and heat. But if you have...

How to Read a Chili Oil Label Like a Pro

Introduction Chili oil is a cult favorite. Whether it’s spooned over dumplings, drizzled onto eggs, or mixed into noodles, it brings a punch of flavor—and heat. But if you have...

How to Reintroduce Spicy Foods After Gut Issues

How to Reintroduce Spicy Foods After Gut Issues

Introduction If you’ve recently gone through a gut healing journey or navigated an IBS flare-up, you’ve probably eliminated spicy foods from your plate. But once your symptoms are under control,...

How to Reintroduce Spicy Foods After Gut Issues

Introduction If you’ve recently gone through a gut healing journey or navigated an IBS flare-up, you’ve probably eliminated spicy foods from your plate. But once your symptoms are under control,...

What Is Visceral Hypersensitivity? And Why Spicy Food Triggers It

What Is Visceral Hypersensitivity? And Why Spic...

Introduction Have you ever wondered why some people can scarf down spicy ramen without a problem, while others experience cramps, urgency, or gut pain after just a sprinkle of chili...

What Is Visceral Hypersensitivity? And Why Spic...

Introduction Have you ever wondered why some people can scarf down spicy ramen without a problem, while others experience cramps, urgency, or gut pain after just a sprinkle of chili...

The Psychology of Craving Spice Even When It Hurts

The Psychology of Craving Spice Even When It Hurts

Introduction Why do some people chase the burn of hot sauce or chili crisp—even when it leads to watery eyes, a runny nose, or even stomach cramps? The answer lies...

The Psychology of Craving Spice Even When It Hurts

Introduction Why do some people chase the burn of hot sauce or chili crisp—even when it leads to watery eyes, a runny nose, or even stomach cramps? The answer lies...