The health benefits of chilli pepper
Chilli
peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, which gives peppers their
characteristic pungency, producing mild to intense spice when eaten.
Besides adding a zesty kick to one’s
dishes, the health benefits of chillies are infinite.
Fight
inflammation
Chilli peppers contain a
substance called capsaicin, which gives peppers their characteristic
pungency, producing mild to intense spice when eaten. Capsaicin is being
studied as an effective treatment for sensory nerve fibre disorders, including
pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis, and diabetic neuropathy.
Natural
pain relief
Topical capsaicin is now a
recognised treatment option for osteoarthritis pain. Several review studies of
pain management for diabetic neuropathy have listed the benefits of topical
capsaicin to alleviate disabling pain associated with this condition.
Cardiovascular
benefits
Red chilli peppers, such as cayenne,
have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet
aggregation, while increasing the body’s ability to dissolve fibrin, a
substance integral to the formation of blood clots. Cultures where hot pepper
is used liberally have a much lower rate of heart attack, stroke and pulmonary
embolism.
Clear
congestion
Capsaicin not only reduces
pain, but its peppery heat also stimulates secretions that help clear mucus
from your stuffed up nose or congested lungs.
Boost
immunity
The bright colour of red
chilli peppers signals its high content of beta-carotene or pro-vitamin A. Just
two teaspoons of red chilli peppers provide about six percent of the daily
value for vitamin C coupled with more than 10 percent of the daily value for
vitamin A. Often called the anti-infection vitamin, vitamin A is essential for
healthy mucous membranes, which line the nasal passages, lungs, intestinal
tract and urinary tract and serve as the body’s first line of defence against
invading pathogens.
Lose weight
All that heat you feel
after eating hot chili peppers takes energy—and calories to produce. Even sweet
red peppers have been found to contain substances that significantly increase
thermogenesis (heat production) and oxygen consumption for more than 20 minutes
after they are eaten.
Nigerian Pepper Soup
Many times, people enjoy pepper soup for its
sweetness and its zesty outburst of flavors, without having half the knowledge
about its numerous medicinal benefits derived from the spices, but with the
full knowledge of the magical curativeness immersed in every simmer of the
pepper soup, it could make for one of the best African dishes ever and possibly
the most sought after.
Ingredients
·
2 pounds chicken / catfish / cow leg / offal
·
4 seeds Calabash nutmeg (Ehiri/Ehuru) ground
·
3 cubes Maggi seasoning
·
2 cloves garlic minced
·
2 medium onions
·
2 tablespoons Scent leaves dry uziza leaves
·
Red chili pepper / habanero pepper to taste
·
Salt to taste
·
1/2 gallon water approximately
Instructions
1.
Wash and prepare chicken, goat meat, offal or cow leg.
2. On
medium-high heat, place meat into the pot and add water to reach the level of
the contents of the pot.
3. Add
Maggi cubes, garlic, onions, and ground spices.
4.
Add chili or habanero peppers and salt to taste.
5. Cook on
medium-high heat till meat is tender and cooked through.
6.
Add scent leaves for a sweet aroma and flavouring. Cook for two
minutes, and the pepper soup is ready.
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