It’s unlikely that spicy food will ever love you, if it doesn’t already. But keep up the good work and continue to eat it regularly because as well as creating the taste sensations you crave, chilli is also good for you. Some studies suggest that people who consume it regularly are healthier and live longer than non-chilli eaters.
Beyond that, being a chilli-lover can also reveal aspects of your personality to the wider world. Research at Pennsylvania State University, US, suggests that ‘sensation-seekers’ with a sensitivity to reward are more likely than other types of people to turn to foods containing chilli.