drawing by marguerita
Capsicum is a catalyst herb. Its stimulating properties speed the absorption and effectiveness of any herbs taken in combination with it. Capsicum combined with garlic & parsley will help lower blood pressure!
It has also been found to be beneficial for chronic fatigue and mild depression.
Many years ago, a lady from South Africa, who had a stand at the Union Square Market would tell me about the wonders of cayenne and hot peppers.She grew herbs and garlic and the peppers and she would recommend me to use the peppers for my kidney problems.
On the other hand,I already had an interest and in my memory the pimenta malagueta,which is a typical ingredient used in Brazilian cuisine.As a little girl growing up in Brazil,I remember going to the
food markets in the streets of Rio and Sao Paulo,where the wonderful baianas were selling the pimenta, which were growing there since the Africans brought the seeds on their trips as slaves .
And recently,I learned and tasted a chili wine made of of course with fermented chillies from NSWales near where I was born.
Today,once more I am tasting that fantastic flavor,as two bottles were sent as samples to my husband Mark ,along with three jars of hot Indian Chutney- Spicy Kasoundi,a Chipotle sauce -Smoked Jalapeno,
and a Chilli Wine Jelly.
So,despite my husband forgetting about our wedding anniversary ,
I am enjoying a hot taste on my lips.....and inside of me,while listening to WBGO radio station's hot music.
One more to read here about hot peppers:
Hot peppers have been around for more than 6.000 years and now they are taking the medical world by storm.
They have an array of health benefits and it’s time to get them in your diet.
Most authentic Mexican dishes call for some type of hot pepper, whether they be jalapeno, poblano or even chiles—all do the trick. Some sandwiches at your local deli come with pepperoncini or even wax peppers.
However, Dawn Jackson Blatner, registered dietician and author, said people need to get creative in the ways they incorporate these little red, green, yellow, red and orange vegetable fireballs to acquire a taste for some of nature’s piquant foods.
Blatner said hot pepper medicine is exciting because people have these foods already in their cabinets.
“The first take home message for people is that these foods taste good and it can be good for you too,” the Chicago-based nutrition expert said.
“Hot peppers and their active ingredient, capsaicin, acts as an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory agent, reduces risk for heart disease, and is great for people with arthritis or marathoners regarding inflammation. It’s a pretty special spice.”
Preliminary research proposes that adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper can cause the body to burn an extra 15 calories after eating the meal.
Blatner, a personal cayenne pepper lover, has come up with several different ways to incorporate the food into her diet.
She will burn some whole grain popcorn and sprinkle the pepper on top of it. Adding it to spaghetti sauce is a good way to subdue the strength of the pepper without losing its nutritional value.Mix some in with a low fat frozen chocolate yogurt can give a peppery touch to dessert. This is a must-have spice to keep in your rack.
The power of plants and vegetables does not surprise dietitians.Hot peppers are phenomenal for the body and these experts in food and diet rely on these to help improve the human condition.
“We know plants are very powerful to protect humans against disease and we use them as much as possible,”
Not everyone loves spicy food or can tolerate it, for that matter.
Sometimes it takes up to 14 food exposures in taste tests or especially with children to get used to a new food.
Blatner, who works with overweight patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute in Chicago and is a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, said eating hot peppers is like any other desired health habit.
“Keep practicing and one day you’ll start craving it,’ she said.
They have an array of health benefits and it’s time to get them in your diet.
Most authentic Mexican dishes call for some type of hot pepper, whether they be jalapeno, poblano or even chiles—all do the trick. Some sandwiches at your local deli come with pepperoncini or even wax peppers.
However, Dawn Jackson Blatner, registered dietician and author, said people need to get creative in the ways they incorporate these little red, green, yellow, red and orange vegetable fireballs to acquire a taste for some of nature’s piquant foods.
http://users.visi.net/~mandy/pepguide.htmlhttp://www.healingcancernaturally.com/cayenne-pepper-healthbenefits.html
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=62587
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