Chili Pepper

2024 Author: Rachel Wainwright | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 07:39

Chili pepper is considered one of the most sought-after and popular spices around the world. It gives the dishes an extraordinary piquancy and delicate aroma. A significant amount is exported from Africa, Japan, Mexico and India to other countries of the world every year. Chili peppers are used to make various sauces, curries, salie. Its extract is the main medicinal component of numerous pain relieving and warming ointments. Cosmetic companies use this extract for the manufacture of anti-cellulite products and preparations.

The nutritional value Portion Red pepper 100 g Amount per serving Calories 40 Calories from Fat 3.96 % Daily value ^* Total Fat 0.44 g 1% Saturate fats 0.04 g 0% Polyunsaturated. fats 0.24 g Monounsaturated. fats 0.02 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 9 mg 0% Potassium 322 mg 9% Total Carbohydrates 8.81g 3% Sugar 5.3 g Dietary fiber 1.5 g 6% Proteins 1.87 g 4% Vitamin A 19% Vitamin B6 25% Vitamin C 240% Vitamin K 18% Niacin 6% Thiamine 5% Iron 6% Calcium 1% Magnesium 6% Phosphorus 4% Zinc 2% * Calculation for a daily diet of 2000 kcal

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The composition and benefits of chili peppers

The main bioactive component of chili peppers is a substance called capsaicin. In addition to it, pepper contains beta-carotene, vitamins A and C.

Capsaicin has a beneficial effect on sensory nerve fibers. Therefore, the use of chili pepper for the treatment of pain syndrome arising against the background of diabetic neuropathy, psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis, deforming osteoarthritis is beyond doubt. For this, pepper plasters and tinctures are used.

Capsaicin improves the digestive function of the stomach by stimulating the production of hydrochloric acid by the parietal cells. In addition, it has a mild laxative effect. Previously, it was believed that spicy food is one of the risk factors for gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. It has now been established that this opinion is erroneous. Chili pepper is widely used in food by the population of India, Brazil, Thailand. However, the incidence of peptic ulcer disease among the population of these countries does not exceed the incidence rates in all other countries.

Research has shown that eating chili peppers can help lower high blood pressure and strengthen blood vessel walls and increase their elasticity. In addition, chili has anti-cancer properties that protect humans from cancer.

The benefits of chili peppers are also obvious for colds. it has antibacterial and antiviral properties, relieves nasal congestion.

Chili peppers

Like everything that surrounds us, chili has not only positive but also negative properties.

It should be completely excluded from the diet of people suffering from gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Chili pepper is also harmful in its ability to lead to the development of heartburn. Therefore, if after consuming spicy food you have severe heartburn, then you will also have to give up pepper or reduce its use to a minimum.

Scientists from the Mexican National Institute of Public Health and Yale Medical University have found that consuming more than one chili peppers significantly increases the risk of stomach cancer. At first glance, the results obtained seem strange, because it has long been proven that capsaicin has the ability to destroy cancer cells. But in reality, there is no inconsistency. It's all about the dose. The harm of chili peppers increases with its significant use. And with a small amount of it, it shows all its positive qualities, including providing anti-cancer protection of the human body.

Chili peppers for weight loss

A few years ago, a study was published in the famous British Journal that convincingly proved that capsaicin suppresses appetite well. This effect begins to manifest itself during meals and continues for several hours after the end of the meal. Thanks to this, a person has a feeling of satiety earlier and the amount of food eaten, and accordingly the number of calories, decreases.

British nutritionists have developed a unique diet that makes it easy to get rid of 4 - 5 kg of excess weight in a few days. It is based on the use of chili peppers and is perfect for connoisseurs of Mexican cuisine or simply lovers of spicy dishes.

Capsaicin has been shown to significantly improve blood circulation and increase heat production, thereby burning excess calories.

The diet includes tomato soup with chili peppers. During its observance, one should abandon salt, flour and sweetness. But tomatoes, cucumbers and citrus fruits can be eaten without any restrictions. This diet allows not only to reduce body weight, but also helps to prevent cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and improves male potency.

Chili pepper for weight loss can be used without adhering to any particular diet. Just add it to your food to taste and the results won't be long in coming.

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