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Spicy foods refer to dishes that contain ingredients such as chili peppers or spices that produce a sensation of heat or burning when consumed.
Capsaicin: The compound responsible for the hot sensation in chili peppers.
Gustatory cortex: The part of the brain involved in processing taste information.
Endorphins: Neurotransmitters that can create feelings of pleasure and reduce pain perception.