Sweating, flushing of the face, dizziness, "fire" in the mouth … These are the sensations of eating chili peppers. However, you can learn to eat spicy foods without experiencing such harsh side effects, and even enjoy spicy foods.
Instructions
Step 1
All the symptoms you feel after eating a pepper are caused by the presence of a chemical called capsaicin. When it enters your bloodstream with a meal, your body experiences a strong heat response and begins to actively cool the body.
Step 2
Capsaicin is primarily found in seeds and fleshy white inner membranes. If you want to enjoy the pungency of the pepper but minimize the burning sensation, you can remove these parts.
Step 3
Eat slowly - the more capsaicin is ingested, the stronger your body will react. Slow eating maintains a stable, but acceptable amount of this substance in the body.
Step 4
Drink something ice cold before eating chili peppers. The ice will freeze the nerves in your mouth, and the spice won't feel too hot. The thermal reaction will still take place, but not as intensely. Plus, you can avoid burning your mouth.
Step 5
Eat something starchy or starchy. Crackers, bread and rice give a different kind of signal to the receptors in the mouth. This makes it difficult for the body to focus on the pungent taste of the pepper. Eating starchy foods can also help absorb some of the capsaicin and keep it low in the body.
Step 6
Get used to these foods gradually. Unless you grew up in a traditional spicy culture, you probably won't be able to start eating foods with a lot of hot spices right away. Understanding how hot chili peppers are eaten and the dishes with them will take some time. Start with small portions and gradually increase the amount of spices.
Step 7
And remember: the effects of eating spicy foods are felt by the body only about 15 minutes after you stop eating. If you overdo it on hot peppers, you should just grit your teeth, drink some ice cold water, and be sure everything will be okay soon.
