Peppers are popular spices
used in many different regional styles of cooking and they have been used
medically for thousands of years. Peppers boost an impressive nutrition profile,
which include a variety of antioxidants that are beneficial for your health.
There are different types of peppers which includes; cayenne pepper (chili
pepper). Black pepper, green pepper, white pepper, bell pepper.
Many people consider cayenne
peppers to be king of medical herbs. In fact, these peppers have been used for
so many years to treat many health problems. Not only do they have medical
properties, are also great for cooking and contain several beneficial nutrients.
peppers to be king of medical herbs. In fact, these peppers have been used for
so many years to treat many health problems. Not only do they have medical
properties, are also great for cooking and contain several beneficial nutrients.
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May Lower Blood Pressure
May Lower Blood Pressure
Per tablespoon,
chili pepper contains 3% of potassium which contribute to reduction of
hypertension by balancing out the negative effects of salt. Also, pepper has an
active ingredient that helps I relaxing blood vessels, while maintain proper
blood flow.
chili pepper contains 3% of potassium which contribute to reduction of
hypertension by balancing out the negative effects of salt. Also, pepper has an
active ingredient that helps I relaxing blood vessels, while maintain proper
blood flow.
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Can Help One’s Eyes Health
Can Help One’s Eyes Health
One tablespoon
of pepper contains 44% of Vitamin A which is known for improving eye sight and
preventing night blindness and also prevents development of macular degeneration, the main causes of which are aging and infections.
of pepper contains 44% of Vitamin A which is known for improving eye sight and
preventing night blindness and also prevents development of macular degeneration, the main causes of which are aging and infections.
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Can Help Individual Fight Infections
Can Help Individual Fight Infections
Chili pepper
contains 7% of vitamin C daily requirement per tablespoon. Vitamin C is a
powerful water-soluble antioxidant that helps the body develop resistance against
infectious agents and eliminates cancer causing free radicals in the body.
contains 7% of vitamin C daily requirement per tablespoon. Vitamin C is a
powerful water-soluble antioxidant that helps the body develop resistance against
infectious agents and eliminates cancer causing free radicals in the body.
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Helps Fighting Cold Allergy or Common Cold Problems
Helps Fighting Cold Allergy or Common Cold Problems
Cayenne pepper
contains an active ingredient called Capsaicin which activates mucous membrane
of the nose and it opens nasal passage and reduces Sinusitis. The Health and wellness
website Earthlink, for example, says you can treat sinus infection by snorting
red pepper powder or by swabbing the inside of your nose with a cotton swab
dipped in pepper.
contains an active ingredient called Capsaicin which activates mucous membrane
of the nose and it opens nasal passage and reduces Sinusitis. The Health and wellness
website Earthlink, for example, says you can treat sinus infection by snorting
red pepper powder or by swabbing the inside of your nose with a cotton swab
dipped in pepper.
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May Reduce Cancer Risk
May Reduce Cancer Risk
Cancer is
a disease characterized by uncontrollable cell growth. The capsaicin present in
red pepper shows promise reducing the risk of cancer. It may do this by
attacking many different pathways in cancer cell growth process. In fat,
studies have shown that capsaicin can slow the growth of cancer cells and even
cause cell death for many different types of cancer, including prostate,
pancreatic and skin cancer. Â Â Â
a disease characterized by uncontrollable cell growth. The capsaicin present in
red pepper shows promise reducing the risk of cancer. It may do this by
attacking many different pathways in cancer cell growth process. In fat,
studies have shown that capsaicin can slow the growth of cancer cells and even
cause cell death for many different types of cancer, including prostate,
pancreatic and skin cancer. Â Â Â
 An epidemiological study has shown that Indian
and Mexican people have lower rates of getting cancer due to their daily consumption
of spicy foods.
and Mexican people have lower rates of getting cancer due to their daily consumption
of spicy foods.