More reasons to eat spicy foods
Dieting, Health November 13th, 2007I love spicy food. Apparently they offer some health benefits as well.
Chili peppers are loaded with capsaicin, which gives them both their hot spice and their healing properties. Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and as been shown to reduce cholesterol, ease pain, and slow the spread of prostate cancer.
Chili peppers actually don’t cause ulcers, they can help prevent and heal them!
Chili peppers are a good source of vitamins A & C, helping you to regulate the immune system and facilitate normal growth development.
Chili peppers help boost metabolism by increasing energy expenditure, by as much as 23% in one study.
What kinds of peppers do you like?
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November 19th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
I like those little Thai bird chilis, I get a few handfuls, remove most of the seeds, add some vinegar and garlic and use it for cooking all year. It is HOT! Also habanero jack cheese, yum