We all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be reaching for the milk carton. Some people even actively choose to participate in ...

Spicy food may do more than wake up your taste buds. Research suggests it could also be linked to a longer life.

We all love that plate of glossy, fiery chilli potato from our favourite restaurant. It is crunchy, saucy, and just the right kind of spicy comfort food. But if you are someone keeping an eye on ...

Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

When it comes to competitive eating, Maurizio Capocchiano clearly has a fire in his belly – as you’d expect from the reigning champ of the Chilli Eaters’ Marathon. “I was weaned on chilli, my mom used ...

That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. Eating spicy foods can also trigger symptoms in people with acid reflux and gastritis. Possible benefits from ...