Did you know..

Everybody around me knows I have a serious Chili Addiction. I mean, everything just tastes way more better with that extra kick only Chilies can give me! 

I've found some interesting facts and health benefits you should definitely know of this gorgeous spice! So what are you waiting for..? Scroll down and R E A D you filthy foodslut HAHA kidding.. but I just felt like saying that.. and this is my blog so... don't hate ;D lol

Interesting history, ever since its introduction to India in 1498, chilies have been included in Ayurvedic medicines and used as tonic to ward off many diseases. Chilies are also good for slimming down as it burns the calorie easily and they stimulate the appetite (This just explained it all  haha)..

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Pain killer : Chilies stimulates the release of endorphins that are natural pain killers. It relieves pain caused due to shingles (Herpes Zoster), bursitis, diabetic neuropathy and muscle spasm in shoulders, and extremities. It also helps in relieving arthritic pains in the extremities.
Chili pepper contains an impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties.


Detoxicants : Chilies acts as detoxifiers as they removes waste products from our body and increases supply nutrients to the tissues. It also acts as gastrointestinal detoxicants helping in digestion of food. 


Pain killer : Chilies stimulates the release of endorphins that are natural pain killers. It relieves pain caused due to shingles (Herpes Zoster), bursitis, diabetic neuropathy and muscle spasm in shoulders, and extremities. It also helps in relieving arthritic pains in the extremities.


Antibiotic : Chilies brings fresh blood to the site of the infection. The fresh blood fights infection. The white blood cells and leukocytes present in the fresh blood fights viruses. 


Brain : Capsaicin stimulates brain to excrete endorphin and gives a sense of pleasure when ingested. This is the reason people get addicted to chili. 


Cancer : It has been noted that vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid found in chili reduces the risk of colon cancer. Chilies such as red pepper have cartonoid lycopene, which prevents cancer disease. 


Heart Attack : Chilies have vitamin B6 and folic acid. The vitamin B reduces high homocysteine level. High homocysteine levels have been shown to cause damage to blood vessels and are associated with a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke. It also converts homocysteine into other molecules which is beneficial to lower cholesterol level. 


Lung disease : Chilies gives relief from nasal congestion by increasing the metabolism. It also dilates airway of lungs which reduces asthma and wheezing. It relieves chronic congestion in people who are heavy drinkers.

People can say whatever they want about my 'crazy' chili addiction but after finding all these facts I'm now craving more then ever for some chili stew ;D

Have a great day honey!

xoxo
The Cookteaser