Red and orange bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin C (which tells you not to overcook them if you can help it - C is very water and heat sensitive). They go great raw in salads or with beans to help absorption of iron. Also a good source of folic acid, and Vitamins A and B6.
* Capsaicin is the shining star in hot peppers. It helps lungs function more effectively. Who knew?
* Big nutrients include Vitamin C and beta carotene (Vit A)
* Diseases tackled by hot peppers include:
o respiratory ailments
o headaches
o asthma (helps breathe more easily)
o sinus and nasal passage issues
* Hot peppers are also anti-carcinogenic (cancer) because they bind and remove carcinogens from the system. If you’re a smoker, at least eat lots of spicy peppers!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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