The food you eat has a direct impact on so many aspects of your life. Spicy food specifically has a number of unusual bodily side effects you need to be made aware of.

Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Make weeknight dinners special with a ...

Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content.