BREAKING: What happens to your body when you eat spicy food? by Citynobs July 31, 2025, 6:30 am Spicy foods are a favourite for many, but what happens to your body when you eat them? When you bite into a hot chilli pepper, the immediate sensation is a fiery heat that spreads across your mouth. This is due to capsaicin, the active component in chilli peppers that creates that intense burning feeling. But the effects of spicy food go beyond just heat..CONTINUE FULL READING>>