Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. However, some purported benefits of ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Capsaicin, the bioactive compound that gives chili peppers their pungency, can impact your gastrointestinal system and digestion.Consuming ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some people seriously love spicy food. Whenever they eat somewhere that gives them the option of a spice level, they choose the highest. At home, they put hot sauce on pretty much everything, even ...

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 ...

There's good news for people who like to turn up the heat at mealtime: spicy foods may be linked to a longer life. A new study by an international team of researchers led by the Chinese Academy of ...

"I can't believe it. I didn't know such a spicy thing existed. I heard the students felt nauseous so it must have been a big deal, (I) can't believe such food exists.” "(The snack package) forbids ...

If eating one of the hottest chili peppers sounds daunting, imagine crushing one hundred of them into a spaghetti dish and calling it a meal. That’s what’s served in a restaurant in Indonesia on a ...

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 ...