Health Benefits of Peppers: All peppers are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, which help to prevent cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging and they support immune function. They also reduce inflammation like that found in arthritis and asthma. Both hot and sweet peppers contain substances that have been shown to increase the bodys heat production and oxygen consumption for about 20 minutes after eating. This is great news; it means your body is burning extra calories, which helps weight loss! But hot peppers also contain Capsaicin. Capsaicin is what gives a pepper its heat and acts on pain receptors, not taste buds, in our mouths. The capsaicin in hot peppers has been shown to decrease blood cholesterol and triglycerides, boost immunity, and reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. It used to be thought that hot peppers aggravated ulcers. Instead, they may help kill bacteria in the stomach that can lead to ulcers. sciencedaily/releases/2014/08/140801213339.htm?utm_source=feedburner
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:34:24 +0000
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