Here's why we get runny nose after having spicy food?
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Follow us Here's why your favorite spicy foods causes burning sensation. Isn’t it really irritating when you are enjoying your favorite food at a good restaurant and suddenly you bite on a chili and your nose turns red and runny, eyes becomes watery making all your makeup roll down your cheeks and of course that terrible burning sensation which ruins the entire food experience altogether. It happens to most of us but that doesn't stop us from eating spicy, right? Everyone enjoys some amount of spice that adds soul to any boring food, in spite of suffering from an irritating runny nose.But do you know why you start rubbing your eyes and nose whenever you eat spicy foods? Keep scrolling to find out.Hot and spicy foods are mainly loaded with a variety of spices as well as chilies in them. Be it a regular toast loaded with chili flakes or green chilies in our favorite fast foods! We love them all, don’t we? But it is also a fact that eating spicy food comes with its own repercussions which induce burning seasons, runny red nose and watery eyes. People with low-tolerance to spices suffer quite a lot during an unknown spice encounter. Such symptoms are caused due to an internal reaction that happens in our body due to a chemical present in spicy foods.CapsaicinCapsaicin is a chemical compound mainly found in plants that belong to the genus capsicum. It is an active component in chilies or any spicy ingredients you consume. This capsaicin is the main reason behind the irritation caused to your body. Capsaicin is actually the defense mechanism of chilli plants that protects it from predators and prevents any fungal or bacterial activities which may cause damage to the fruit. But this active compound reacts with our body’s defense mechanism, when we consume foods that are rich in spice; Our system tries to fight back with the irritant resulting in burning sensation, runny nose and watery eyes. This chemical causes inflammation of the mucous membranes causing a runny nose, it also causes irritation in membranes of eyes making it watery or teary. All of these symptoms are the result of an internal mechanism where your body tries to eliminate this unwanted irritant capsaicin from the body. ChilliBut this chemical isn’t bad for our system, spicy foods are really effective in boosting our metabolism. Foods that have a moderate amount of chili is good for health. It keeps you satiated for a long time and thus, is effective in weight management. Also, eating spicy food can actually clear your eyes and nose. People with sinus issues should eat chili ones in a while to clear out the mucus blockage in the nose. Also, some people cannot tolerate the burning sensation and often drink water to calm it down but it isn’t a good solution. The best and effective solution is to drink cold milk. It is the quickest method to get rid of burning sensation and this will also provide relief to your system. So, next time when you go out to eat your favorite spicy food, you know what to do!End of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Isn’t it really irritating when you are enjoying your favorite food at a good restaurant and suddenly you bite on a chili and your nose turns red and runny, eyes becomes watery making all your makeup roll down your cheeks and of course that terrible burning sensation which ruins the entire food experience altogether. It happens to most of us but that doesn't stop us from eating spicy, right? Everyone enjoys some amount of spice that adds soul to any boring food, in spite of suffering from an irritating runny nose.
But do you know why you start rubbing your eyes and nose whenever you eat spicy foods? Keep scrolling to find out.Hot and spicy foods are mainly loaded with a variety of spices as well as chilies in them. Be it a regular toast loaded with chili flakes or green chilies in our favorite fast foods! We love them all, don’t we? But it is also a fact that eating spicy food comes with its own repercussions which induce burning seasons, runny red nose and watery eyes. People with low-tolerance to spices suffer quite a lot during an unknown spice encounter. Such symptoms are caused due to an internal reaction that happens in our body due to a chemical present in spicy foods.
CapsaicinCapsaicin is a chemical compound mainly found in plants that belong to the genus capsicum. It is an active component in chilies or any spicy ingredients you consume. This capsaicin is the main reason behind the irritation caused to your body. Capsaicin is actually the defense mechanism of chilli plants that protects it from predators and prevents any fungal or bacterial activities which may cause damage to the fruit. But this active compound reacts with our body’s defense mechanism, when we consume foods that are rich in spice; Our system tries to fight back with the irritant resulting in burning sensation, runny nose and watery eyes. This chemical causes inflammation of the mucous membranes causing a runny nose, it also causes irritation in membranes of eyes making it watery or teary. All of these symptoms are the result of an internal mechanism where your body tries to eliminate this unwanted irritant capsaicin from the body. 
CapsaicinCapsaicin is a chemical compound mainly found in plants that belong to the genus capsicum. It is an active component in chilies or any spicy ingredients you consume. This capsaicin is the main reason behind the irritation caused to your body. Capsaicin is actually the defense mechanism of chilli plants that protects it from predators and prevents any fungal or bacterial activities which may cause damage to the fruit. But this active compound reacts with our body’s defense mechanism, when we consume foods that are rich in spice; Our system tries to fight back with the irritant resulting in burning sensation, runny nose and watery eyes. This chemical causes inflammation of the mucous membranes causing a runny nose, it also causes irritation in membranes of eyes making it watery or teary. All of these symptoms are the result of an internal mechanism where your body tries to eliminate this unwanted irritant capsaicin from the body. 
ChilliBut this chemical isn’t bad for our system, spicy foods are really effective in boosting our metabolism. Foods that have a moderate amount of chili is good for health. It keeps you satiated for a long time and thus, is effective in weight management. Also, eating spicy food can actually clear your eyes and nose. People with sinus issues should eat chili ones in a while to clear out the mucus blockage in the nose. Also, some people cannot tolerate the burning sensation and often drink water to calm it down but it isn’t a good solution. The best and effective solution is to drink cold milk. It is the quickest method to get rid of burning sensation and this will also provide relief to your system. So, next time when you go out to eat your favorite spicy food, you know what to do!End of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
