How many times have we heard that pepper is harmful to health? But still, spice lovers include red hot pepper in their diet. And, as practice shows, they do not suffer from any disorders at all, but even, on the contrary, note some improvement in the condition of the body. How does a spicy vegetable affect health, is it really capable of causing harm, how it should be used and whether it has medicinal qualities, we will tell you further.
Red hot pepper- an aromatic, pungent seasoning obtained from the fruits of an exotic shrub of the species Capsicum frutescens or C. Annuum. The pods of this plant are dried and then ground into powder. The hot vegetable is also called bitter or chili pepper.
The homeland of this plant is the American tropics. IN natural conditions it is a low (0.5 m) subshrub with numerous oval leaves. During flowering, the bush is covered with large light flowers. 
The harvest is elongated or round fruits of red, yellow or dark olive color. They have a spicy aroma and interesting taste, which can vary from slightly spicy to hot. The internal partitions and grains give the pepper its bitterness.
Today, hot peppers are grown in any region, but the main suppliers are Thailand and India.
Nowadays, the burning vegetable has found application in pharmacology, cosmetology and cooking.
Did you know? The hottest pepper recorded in the Guinness Book of Records is Bhut Jolokia. It is grown in India, in the state of Assam.
Hot vegetables are used as raw, so dried. They are suitable for preparing first courses, pickles, sauces, salads and as a spicy component. However, in any form, pepper has unique characteristics. 
All the main components of hot pepper tone and heal the body. Just a little of this vegetable can compensate for the body’s deficiency in (composition 100 g):
In addition, the vegetable contains an alkaloid capsaicin, it is this that imparts bitterness and is distinguished by antibacterial, warming and analgesic properties.
Scientists have proven that the range of useful elements of the hot vegetable (and in addition to vitamins, pepper is also enriched) exceeds 40 components. So, pepper contains in sufficient quantities (concentration per 100 g of product):
In addition, 100 g of spicy vegetable contains 0.33 g of acid.
Did you know? In the Caribbean, peppers are considered a fruit and eaten whole.
Even those who are watching their weight can safely consume hot pepper; its calorie content is only 40 kcal per 100 g of product.
Nutritional value of 100 g pepper as follows:
All components that the hot vegetable contains have different effects on the female and male body. 
Hot seasoning helps the strong half of humanity in the most positive way - improves potency.
The use of hot spices has such effects:
Considering the pungency of this vegetable, the question immediately arises: can it be consumed by people with fragile or particularly sensitive bodies.
For this category, in moderation (excessive consumption may cause miscarriage) hot peppers not harmful. And in Asian territory, pregnant women use it very actively.
During lactation, this vegetable (including in ground form) contraindicated.
The bottom line is that the pungency of this product freely penetrates into breast milk and can harm the infant’s fragile digestive system. 
A moderate amount of hot pepper will not harm children. On the contrary, it will help improve brain activity and protect against various infections. In addition, consuming this vegetable will help maintain healthy teeth, strengthen the nervous system and eyesight.
Nutritionists say that this pepper can be introduced into a child’s diet with 10-12 years, starting with a small amount.
First of all, when purchasing this seasoning, you need to pay attention to the packaging. It should be dense, airtight, but in no case paper.
In addition, the color should be quite bright - from bright orange to dark red, but not pale at all.
Important! The dullness of a spice indicates its poor quality.
To properly store this spice, you do not need any special conditions- quite simple hermetically sealed packaging. True, to preserve the beneficial qualities, the place should be dark and cool. 
It is also worth noting that the taste can be preserved for several years if properly stored.
A fresh vegetable should also be brightly colored, firm, wrinkle-free and smooth. It can be stored in the freezer for a year, and in the refrigerator for no longer than 14 days.
It used to be that fans of hot peppers were harmful to their stomachs and the body in general. However, practice and recent research have proven that this particular hot vegetable can cure many ailments.
Moderate consumption of spicy fruits perfectly stimulates the blood circulation system and has a healing effect on the respiratory system. Therefore, it is successfully used as a diaphoretic and expectorant, as well as a metabolic regulator.
Important! Hot pepper quite seriously irritates the mucous membranes and skin.
For colds, it is recommended to use alcoholic pepper powder internally, and a tincture of pepper, vegetable oil and kerosene is prepared as a rub. The following composition will help with a sore throat: mix ½ teaspoon of pepper, 4 teaspoons of honey and water and drink a teaspoon of the solution twice a day.
The beneficial qualities of hot peppers are also used to remove sputum. To do this, one pod is crushed and mixed with honey (1:1). Eat this mixture several times a day, one teaspoon at a time. You can drink it with water.
For treatment dry cough You can use the following recipe: pour in 60 g of crushed pepper (natural, of course) and bring to a boil. Filter the resulting drink and drink hot 3 times a day.
Fresh pepper fruits include twice as much. Therefore, its consumption stimulates the production of endorphins, which not only activate the immune system, but also help reduce pain and improve blood circulation. Endorphins are otherwise called happiness hormones because they help.
This vegetable is capable of improve appetite. Having an anti-inflammatory effect, it fights infections in the intestines, reduces pain and discomfort. In addition, as a seasoning it can act as a remedy against diarrhea and cleanse the intestines of rotting products. 
For increase appetite The following recipe is recommended: 25 g of crushed pepper is poured with 200 ml of alcohol and infused in a dark place for 10-14 days. The resulting composition is drunk after meals, 10-20 drops 2-3 times a day.
The hot vegetable has long ceased to be just a seasoning and has become an indispensable component in the preparation of various cosmetic preparations.
The unique properties of pepper were used in cooking cosmetics:
Cosmetologists could not miss such a property of hot pepper as stimulating blood circulation, therefore, it is actively used to prevent hair loss and to restore a healthy state. We will only talk about several masks:
Important! Pepper masks must be made taking precautions: if it gets on your hair, it can cause it to become brittle, and it can cause burns on your facial skin.
The effect of capsaicin helps maintain healthy weight. This substance works simply: it activates blood circulation, regulates metabolism, accelerates the process of fat breakdown, and removes toxins. 
Those who want to lose weight are recommended to take pepper tincture. It is easy to prepare: the chopped vegetable is poured with alcohol or vodka (1:5) and infused for 7-10 days. Taken before meals three times a day.
Nutritionists also say that this vegetable can simply be included in your daily diet.
Fresh or processed pepper fruits are added to sauces, homemade sausages, soups, preserves, National dishes. In ground form, it can be used to season salads, matsun,
Experts are confident that whole fruits bring much more benefits, because during the grinding process a considerable amount of capsaicin is lost. Consequently, such a spice can only impart a piquant taste, but lose nutritional value.
Despite the many positive qualities, the spicy vegetable will not be useful for everyone. Eg, It should not be used for such pathologies:
With all these conditions, heaviness in the stomach may occur and the activity of the gastrointestinal tract may deteriorate, as a result of which work digestive system will not proceed in the prescribed rhythm. In addition, inflammation of the mucous membrane will only worsen the disease, making it chronic.
Patients with heart rhythm disturbances, angina pectoris and arrhythmia should also be careful when using this spice. 
When preparing dishes with hot pepper, it is advisable to thoroughly wash your hands and utensils after the process and never touch your mucous membranes.
Important! It is in vain to wash down hot pepper with water. It is better to extinguish its aggressiveness with milk, lemon or eat a piece of bread.
Use hot pepper products for external use Not recommended when:
There are other types of this vegetable that do not have such a burning taste, but have their own beneficial features.
Lovers of this vegetable can rest assured about their health, because it has such effects:
This type of seasoning also deserves attention because it has such positive effects:
In general, hot pepper has many more beneficial qualities than contraindications. If you use it in moderation, then negative qualities can be significantly reduced. And knowing all the features of this vegetable, you can not only improve your health, but also enjoy savory dishes.
The name of the product “hot pepper” is familiar to many people on the planet, because it is used everywhere. The vegetable is successfully used both in the kitchen and for medicinal purposes. Knowing the benefits of this plant, you can prevent some diseases in advance; just add a little “spicy” to your menu.
Other names for the vegetable are “chili”, “hot pepper”. By the way We are used to comparing the name “chile” with the state of the same name, but in fact this expression means “red” and first came to us from the Indians of Mexico - from the Aztec language.
Looks like a terrestrial plant like a shoot up to 70 centimeters long with oval leaves. Flowers vegetable crop can be different color- from white to gray and even purple. Therefore, the color of the pepper itself can be different - red, yellow, green, black and red.
But we cannot call every pepper “chili”, based on the fact that not all types are red. The shape of the final fruit can vary in length, trunk-like, sometimes slightly elongated, sometimes blunt, wrinkled, with a tail, and even similar to a round fruit.
Taste qualities of the vegetable go against the intolerable severity. Therefore, you need to add it to dishes with extreme caution, working with gloves. The hottest parts of pepper are its seeds and veins; they are not used and thrown away.
The greatest benefits of hot pepper for medical purposes – production of plasters, ointments, tinctures. Thanks to its warming properties, this product is able to fight many ailments. But more on that later, but do you want to know where this miracle pepper came from and what its varieties are?
The perennial plant was first found in America, that is, it grew wild there. U plants, as it turned out later, even had their own goddess Chantiko. After the discovery of pepper by Columbus, who sought to find black pepper and brought an amazing spice to Europeans, the culture spread throughout the world.
The Spaniards saw her for the first time , and then the Asians. Now pepper has found its use anywhere in the world. We use it as an annual plant, planting it on the windowsills of apartments and houses, growing it in the garden, and then using it for various purposes.
The taste and aroma of individual varieties of hot peppers vary. But the amount of a substance called capsaicin significantly affects the hotness of peppers. It is an alkaloid, or more simply put, a colorless substance that adds pungency. There are medium and strong pungency. Peppers are also divided into 5 main types, from which a huge number of varieties have been developed:
The first category is represented by varieties of different shapes. The taste itself is pleasant with a slight bitterness, but it can be without it, because green bell pepper also belongs to the annuum species. This includes cayenne chili peppers, which are ready for use after special processing, as well as Jalapenos.
But in medicine, only the hottest varieties of chinense are used, determined on a special scale as a percentage.. Considering each variety in terms of pungency, one can make a fairly large rating of such species, because in addition to the main ones, there are also 25 wild species, and many, many artificially bred varieties.
Madame Jeanette and Chili Does the name “Madame Jeannette” mean anything to you? If you taste this fiery vegetable, the comparison comes with a hot red color, but this is by no means the case. This variety has a bright yellow color, without aroma and a specific taste - only pungency. Is hot pepper with such a “taste” healthy? We think yes, because it still contains the same capsaicin.
If you want to know which is the hottest pepper in the world, this is the Indian Naga, the capsaicin levels in it reach 200 thousand, and The hottest pepper listed in the Guinness Book of Records is the Carolina Reaper. That's where the real hot chili taste comes in!
Carolina Reaper Surprisingly, the benefits of the Carolina Reaper hot red pepper are very questionable, but there are always daredevils who want to try the record holder, whose pungency is up to 2.2 million units. But to a greater extent, a caustic substance extracted from peppers is used to make tear gas.
Another very interesting view chili is a red hot pepper, the beneficial properties of which are difficult to underestimate by looking at the photo. This species was also originally found in America (Peru), and was first used in Texas, where it is still well cultivated.
Chili Willie Pepper Scoville scale The spiciness of Peter pepper or Chili Willie is 10,000-23,000 capsaicin units . And this is noticeably a lot, as you understand. For comparison, you can take the famous Habaneros, the pungency of which ranges from 100 thousand.
True, the Chili Willie pepper, as it is called, is used mainly for decorative purposes due to the similarity of the shape with the male dignity, but in miniature form. How we got such a variety remains a mystery, but we will continue to talk about useful qualities hot pepper.
Variety "Chocolate Habanero" In medicine, as we have already said, only the fruits of pungent species are used. Alcohol tinctures, warming plasters - pepper patches, solutions - are prepared from them. The latter are added as a warming component to water (foot baths). And pepper patches help cope with colds and bronchitis.
You can also buy products in pharmacies for rubbing into the scalp for enhanced hair growth. In addition, the beneficial properties of hot pepper can be used in the following cases described below.
Because Since red or other hot peppers have antioxidant properties and a bactericidal effect, the fruits of the plant will be able to cleanse the body of free radicals. This means rejuvenation of the body, cleansing.
And on top of everything else, there is a fight against tumor cells. This assumption was confirmed by professors from the University of Nottingham. Hot peppers are useful in treating cancer and preventing the formation of tumors.
The pain-relieving properties of this product have been known for a long time, so the doctor may prescribe a pepper patch to the damaged area of the body that hurts. Tinctures and capsules with the pepper extract capsaicin are also actively used.
But medicine has not yet fully recognized the fact that pepper extract is a good pain reliever for an area of the body and can be used in pain-relieving tablets . Perhaps, in particular, due to the addiction to the effect of the drug on neurons. Health workers attribute the drug to a more distracting and warming effect than an analgesic one.
Spicy pepper will help you fight insomnia and fall asleep peacefully. At least that's what scientists from the University of Tasmania say. They advise adding very little red pepper to your food and eating spicy foods at least once a week.
Hot pepper, the benefits of which are justified in the fight against insomnia, is also obvious for men . Who can stay awake all night after eating the fruit and have an active sex life. It's all about increasing testosterone, and therefore potency.
But scientists from a Canadian hospital in Toronto, while studying animals, discovered amazing facts - there is a possibility of curing diabetes of the first form . When pepper is added to food, capsaicin affects the nerve endings of the pancreas; in addition, it has the ability to break down fats and improve water metabolism.
Only when consuming it is necessary to control your blood sugar levels. In any case, there has not yet been a definitive study on humans, but it is known that eating hot peppers in moderation has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Are red hot peppers good for asthma?
There is an assumption that the product will help asthmatics, because histamine, which causes coughing, disappears by almost half when inhaling the pepper aroma.
This opinion was put forward by scientists from an Indian university who conducted an experiment among daredevils. Some of them were given a placebo to smell, others were given real pepper, and the second had a noticeable reduction in seizures. But some experienced severe burning in the eyes and throat that went away the next day.
Perhaps with more research, scientists can help allergy sufferers with asthma attacks, and it would be good to conduct such studies. The difficulty is that inhaling such an aroma can provoke pulmonary edema if you are not careful. . So the cough issue remains open.
What do you think are the benefits of hot red pepper? The properties of pepper to stop bleeding have been known for a long time, so tincture or extract of red pepper will help quickly cope with this condition. Consumption of the product has a positive effect on the hematopoietic system - strengthening blood vessels and heart muscle.
It can be assumed that the burning product has a rejuvenating effect on the human body, since it even fights cancer cells.Research by Chinese scientists speaks about positive facts in favor of pepper.
They suggest that people who add a little red pepper to their food once a week get sick less and live longer. True, this rule does not apply to lovers of beer with spicy chips, as well as those who periodically drink alcohol.
It has been noticed that those who eat hot pepper every day always look amazing and rarely get sick . We mean Indians, Thais, Mexicans... Some people are perplexed - how can you get used to eating hot peppers every day? It's simple - at first you don't feel the taste, just bitterness. If the spiciness doesn't put you off, after a few days the taste develops and you feel the whole gamut of shades and aromas of pepper.
Hot peppers are used mainly as a spice. We most combine it in this particular set: garlic, basil, Bay leaf, coriander, thyme. The spice is added to sauces, all kinds of soups, borscht, vegetable dishes, meat and fish dishes. Fresh pepper is most often used in marinades; canned cucumbers with it are much more piquant and tasty.
Pepper is also added to kefir, yogurt and matsoni. Red peppers and green hot peppers (less hot) can be dried and frozen. The main condition before this is to lightly fry the fruits or put them in boiling water for a few minutes.
There is a myth that pregnant women and nursing mothers are absolutely contraindicated from eating chili peppers and other hot types. We hasten to dispel these speculations, because a small portion of spice does not harm the pregnant woman’s body at all, but on the contrary, helps to lift her spirits and improve her health. A miscarriage is possible if a woman abuses ostrichka, as flatulence can lead to uterine tone. That's all the wisdom.
If a diabetic patient takes other medications - insulin, inhibitors, aspirin, the pepper supplement may interact Negative consequences. Doctors do not recommend eating pepper for older people, nor for children under 12 years of age due to their age.
The hot pepper is too hot therefore, the need to prepare dishes with it while wearing gloves is nothing more than a precautionary measure. After all, it can easily cause skin irritation. If this happens, lubricate the wounds with vegetable oil, after rinsing the burns with cool water.
If the dish turns out to be too spicy, sprinkle it with lemon juice to neutralize the spice. If you ingest a spice, inhale it, or get an internal burn from hot pepper, you must eat yogurt or put out the “fire” with lemon.
In any case, the beneficial effect of hot peppers predominates, and now you know how hot capsicums are useful, you should definitely take a closer look at this spice and introduce it into your diet, and also eat it raw, because this way you will get even more valuable vitamins.
This product is widely used in everyday life, cooking, cosmetology and some other areas. What are its properties? Is it really beneficial or harmful? More on this later.
This product is widely used as a spice. Many may be surprised, but there are several types of it, which are brought from the most different countries world: India, East Asia, America. Depending on the country in which the pepper was grown, it has different taste properties: some have a high level of heat, while others are more fiery, which is noticeable when you first touch the ground seasoning.
This product settled in Russia quite a long time ago - in the 16th century. Even then it was brought by merchants and, in connection with high cost, was used only by wealthy people. Later it began to be grown in areas Krasnodar region and the Volga region - these are the lands that are currently considered the most suitable for growing this agricultural crop.
Red pepper has beneficial properties due to the presence of trace elements and minerals in its composition, which have a certain effect on the human body. Thus, each peppercorn contains a considerable amount of carotene, which ensures its red color. In addition, experts highlight the high content of vitamins B, C and A in the structure of such a product. In addition to all this, components such as proteins and sugar can be observed in the structure of pepper, as well as great content essential oils, which are very often used in medicine and cosmetology.
In addition to all this, among the useful components you can find such names as phosphorus, sodium, as well as selenium and zinc, which have the most beneficial effect on various systems human organs. In addition to vitamins and microelements, red hot pepper contains several types of fatty acids: oleic, capric, palmitoleic, myristic, and lauric. In addition, this fresh seasoning has a small content of Omega-3 and Omega-6.
It is considered a very useful component, especially if used correctly in cooking. This seasoning can awaken appetite, thereby improving the functioning of the body’s digestive system. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the pancreas, stimulating it to produce vital enzymes.
Some doctors have noticed the beneficial properties of red hot pepper, which are aimed at the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. According to the results of many studies, people who regularly eat red peppers do not have vision problems. However, this feature applies only to those people who consume red chili peppers - those who like to use it in ground form as a seasoning should not delude themselves. Often this product is used for the prevention and treatment of arthritis and rheumatism.
As is known, even the most healthy foods If used excessively or incorrectly, they can be harmful. The same rule applies to pepper. A separate risk area that all fans of this product should pay attention to is the gastrointestinal tract, since it is in this part of the body that it has the most active effect. Recipes with chili peppers are not suitable for those people who suffer from diseases such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, intestinal ulcers, or other diseases associated with the digestive system. Those who suffer from liver disease and diabetes should also avoid adding it.
This product is also contraindicated for severely allergic people. Its enzymes can only aggravate the manifestations of such a disease.
Most often, ground pepper is used in the preparation of all kinds of dishes. Many experts recommend adding it to foods that have a difficult digestion process, in particular, meat dishes. Nutritionists, in turn, note the low calorie content of pepper and its positive effect on metabolism.
A spice such as red hot pepper is widely used in cooking in combination with other spices and herbs. Many chefs recommend combining it with nutmeg or chocolate. Added to correct proportion the spice can give the finished sauce not only an original aroma, but also a noble red tint.
In its pure form, the vegetable can be pickled or added to alcoholic homemade infusions.
A large number of cosmetologists also pay attention to the benefits and harms of red pepper. In particular, essential oils This product is used to make anti-cellulite cream or as part of warming cosmetics. The product shows an excellent effect in the process of burning fat deposits - which is why it is often used for body wraps.
have long been known positive properties such a product for hair loss. If there is such a problem, it is enough to periodically rub pepper tincture into the scalp. As practice shows, as a result of such use, the hair will not only become stronger, it will look healthier, and its growth will also noticeably accelerate.
Hand and nail masks containing pepper or its extracts also have a positive effect. As a result of their regular use, a significant strengthening of the nail plate, as well as its growth, will be noticeable. In addition, this procedure helps prevent the appearance and development of fungus.
Knowing the benefits and harms of red pepper, you can widely use it in medicine. This product is incredibly useful in this area due to its burning properties.
A piece of pepper will be an excellent way to bring a person to his senses in case of fainting - it must be placed under the tongue. Rubbing your feet with it can save a person from hypothermia of the feet, and rubbing it during the development of inflammatory processes or influenza will immediately prevent the progression of ailments.
Hot pepper has excellent antipyretic properties, which can be used at the very beginning of the development of infection in the body. In order to prevent its spread, you should mix the ground seasoning with honey in a 1:1 ratio and eat one teaspoon three times a day. In order for the mass to have a more pleasant taste, it can be stirred with milk.
Pepper plasters are widely used in medicine and can be purchased in pharmacies in any city. They are prescribed for arthritis, rheumatic pain, as well as muscle and joint diseases. Special attention is also paid to patches that are prescribed for colds - they are glued to the throat and chest area. If necessary, you can prepare such a remedy yourself: to do this, you need to chop slightly dried fruits of the vegetable and, wrapping the mass with gauze, apply it to the sore spot.
Few people know the results of some observations by scientists, which also indicate the benefits of red pepper in any form. Thus, they note that this product perfectly improves the mood of those who use it regularly, even if small portions. In addition, not so long ago, well-known oncologists conducted a study in which they found that such a product prevents cell mutation, which prevents the formation of cancerous tumors. Of course, in modern world, when tumor diseases began to occur quite often, this discovery plays an important role.
How to use red pepper for external use correctly? After all, many people know its irritating and burning properties. First of all, you should pay attention to the fact that the skin on which the composition with such an ingredient will be applied does not have high level irritability and there were no injuries in the form of wounds or scratches. The use of this component is also not recommended for those people who experience problems with veins and those whose skin is susceptible to allergic reactions.
Speaking about the benefits and harms of red pepper, many fans of using this product for external use give some advice in case they do get a skin burn. If this happens, it is enough to lubricate the damaged area with vegetable oil, after rinsing the area with plain water. Thus, you can reduce pain and also speed up the process of regeneration of skin cells.
To ensure that red pepper does not lose its properties, it is necessary to organize proper storage for it. So, best conditions for fresh legumes, you can arrange it in the refrigerator, after wrapping it in cling film or a plastic bag. In this form, it can be stored for no more than one week - otherwise it will begin to fade and, as a result, lose its invaluable properties. In order to increase the possible shelf life, you can pre-treat the vegetable pods with vegetable oil or vinegar - in this form it will remain fresh for one month.
It is not recommended to store ground pepper for a long period - it will quickly lose its properties: for example, after two or three days it will be unsuitable for treatment. If you want to keep the product dried, it is best to tie it up and hang it in a dark and dry place.
When purchasing pepper at the market or in a store, you need to pay attention to its appearance- it is he who talks about how useful the product will be.
If you need to purchase a fresh vegetable, you should give preference to red pods - the brighter their color, the large quantity they contain vitamins. It should look smooth and shiny, and feel very elastic to the touch - this indicates the freshness of the vegetable.
If you purchase dried pepper, you also need to pay attention to the color. The ideal pepper will be dark red and a solid color. If the fruit has orange spots, you should avoid purchasing it, as this indicates harmful bacteria that have settled in it during the drying process - such a spice is unsuitable for food. Dried pepper must have an ideal surface; there cannot be cracks on it - their presence indicates loss useful substances.
Most doctors do not recommend that pregnant women eat red pepper in any form. According to them, this product can adversely affect the development of the fetus. In addition, a woman, eating even a small amount of Eating red pepper during pregnancy risks heartburn, which can only cause discomfort. It is also not recommended to use this product during breastfeeding. This is due to the fact that the components that make up the pepper will enter the stomach through breast milk. small child and will cause heartburn, as well as more serious diseases of the digestive system. Pediatricians generally do not recommend giving infant eat spicy foods and dishes - they negatively affect the gastric mucosa, as well as health in general.
Cultivation of hot peppers began long before Columbus discovered America. Archaeological excavations prove that the Indians who lived in the territory of modern Bolivia were the first to try this seasoning. Wild varieties of pepper grow only in tropical climates, while domesticated ones can be found in temperate and subtropical latitudes.
The product contains the alkaloid capsaicin, which gives it a burning pungency. Most of this substance is in the inner plates and seeds. To reduce the bitterness, it is recommended to clean out the “insides” of the pepper.
Interesting! The color of the fruit, depending on the variety, can be different: yellow, red and even dark purple. The fresher the pepper, the paler its hue. Once it dries a little, the color becomes more saturated.
Nutritional value 100 g:
Once you look at the chemical composition of hot pepper, it becomes clear that this product can bring enormous benefits to the body.
The fruits contain:
Vitamin series:
Minerals:
First of all, hot pepper is useful for people suffering from various backgrounds. Also, some components included in the product stabilize gastric secretion and digestion. For gastrointestinal disorders and infections, it is recommended for use as an excellent bactericidal agent.
Thanks to its extensive multivitamin composition, the product:
Hot peppers are also used for external beauty. Thus, some cosmetic companies add extracts from the fruit to lotions to strengthen and grow hair, as well as to anti-cellulite creams as a warming component.
IN folk medicine the product is used as medicine to strengthen nails and teeth, as well as to heal non-dangerous wounds on the mucous membranes.
Important! Pregnant women are not prohibited from consuming hot peppers, but only in moderation. The severity causes severe thirst, and as a result, swelling may appear.
Burning fruits can worsen the condition of people with the following diseases:
Hot pepper is used as a seasoning in all countries of the world. The product is used for preparing marinades. It can be added to meat, fish, vegetable dishes, as well as soups and side dishes. Some, not too spicy varieties, are eaten as an independent dish - fermented, stewed, salted and even stuffed.
What benefits and harms will hot pepper have for the body if you start eating it? Surely, many already know about its properties, but do not realize what a storehouse of vitamins it is and what is special about it. We'll look at some interesting things about this pod plant.
The beneficial properties and contraindications of hot capsicum can be explained by the fact that it contains elements that have a dual effect on human body. Firstly, it contains alkaloids, and they feed the body with missing minerals. They can also worsen the situation if a person is sick. It used to be said that those who consume red pepper will have a sound mind, and a new smart thought will come there. Accordingly, we can conclude that the plant really did and continues to provide benefits. But what was it about, and what did our ancestors mean?
Red pepper, capsicum, chili - it has many names, and in warm countries like Mexico they will always be happy with it because of its taste and spiciness. Residents claim that eating a slice of chili pizza clears their minds, while others say it helps relieve stress and cleanse the body. Grandmothers treat their children with pepper tinctures and add them to face and hair masks. Our residents of temperate latitudes sometimes do not understand and do not know why to do this with pepper, when its purpose is cooking and minimal content for taste.
The benefit of hot pepper lies in its ability to digest heavy food without taking pills that stimulate digestion. By adding pepper to meat, it absorbs carbohydrates and fats, and the dish becomes healthy for everyone who cannot eat anything high in calories. People who have gastrointestinal diseases can feel all the “delights” of this product, but experience pain and colic after eating it. In case of type 1 diabetes, it is better to exclude it, so as not to return the glucose level to the usual norm for an ordinary healthy person.
Oh, intestines! The place where food is digested and where pepper absorbs bacteria and viruses.
After this, the intestines work like clockwork. There is no need to engage in unnecessary training and bend your legs towards the navel, fasting days and eating only and. We are exaggerating, but indeed, for some it is simpler and easier (not due to illness) to take drastic measures to treat the intestines, while others simply eat chili and remain in good mood and with a working digestive organ.
Our blood is not an organ, but a part circulatory system. And the health of our body largely depends on its composition, since its rivers carry microelements and beneficial/unhealthy substances throughout. To cleanse the blood, it is enough to eat 10 g of red capsicum. Beneficial components are contained inside, and quickly absorbed into the blood, they help cleanse it and deliver the “taste” of the composition to the organs.
Also, without straying far from the blood and diuretic system, pepper is still useful for women. When the body is recovering from injury, hormonal imbalance or childbirth, pepper can help. It not only enriches the blood and supplies it with microelements, but also normalizes the cycle. The emotional background can be corrected with the same composition:
Thus, the woman’s mood will not only improve (not from a sharp blow to the tongue), but the balance of hormones throughout the body will be normalized. The ovaries will already be normal by the time the time comes to eat pepper again.
It is worth remembering one “but”: during menstruation, when the cycle has begun, red pepper cannot be taken. On the contrary, it will upset the gastrointestinal tract and pelvic area, without helping to renew the blood. Otherwise, cramps in the lower abdomen may appear and bleeding may increase.
In terms of benefits, hot peppers can be eaten every day before and after meals. But on the other hand, if it causes problems in the gastrointestinal tract, you will not be able to eat it or other spicy foods. Therefore, in order for everything to be in moderation, you need to occasionally replenish the body’s reserves of vitamins, but do not overdo it with the number of pods in the dishes with dinner. Once every 1-2 weeks is enough for constant and regular use of pepper.
When working with hot peppers, you need to wear gloves to avoid redness of your hands and burns. If you still fail to protect yourself from such exposure, you can get an allergy. Also, an allergy to hot peppers manifests itself in the form of skin rashes when there is individual intolerance product.
With such mild symptoms, a predisposition to excitability to the components of hot pepper can be diagnosed. It is recommended to exclude any combination of the product with the diet so as not to cause further reactions.
Many housewives will be interested to know whether it is possible to freeze hot peppers for the winter to preserve their properties. We will help you find out how to do it correctly with the preparatory stage:
For flash freezing, it is better to use a gentle temperature. You need to store it in a glass container, and for a container, place the chopped pepper in a container at a temperature of up to -6 degrees. You can also store the pepper in oil - this way it will retain its properties longer, but once defrosted, it cannot be re-frozen.
It will be useful for many housewives to know what to do if hot pepper gets into their eyes. This may happen while cooking, preparatory stage cleaning or freezing. No one is immune from such a case, and when it happens (we don’t croak). You will already know what to do in such emergency situations.
After washing, you need to drip your eyes with a medical solution, which will prevent the development of infection. Buy Albucid in advance - this is an anti-inflammatory agent that blocks inflammatory processes of a bactericidal nature.
After working with the product, it often happens that your hands burn from hot pepper. What to do in such cases to prevent swelling? Vegetable oil and milk are home remedies. Not related household chemicals. Therefore, such measures should be resorted to last. First of all, take care of the following solutions:
Don't forget to wash your hands under running water, disinfect them after processing. Then you should repeat the procedure if it is not possible to completely remove the swelling and redness.
Let us separately consider the benefits of hot peppers for men and the male body in particular. The kernel of red capsicum contains elements and vitamins that men need to maintain potency and hormonal levels.
We recommend eating such foods occasionally, even if your goal is to increase reaction speed and endurance. Excessive pungency and burning microelements can cause stomach ulcers and also excessively filter the blood. This will lead to increased hairiness and unnecessary hormonal disruption.
One more thing worth noting positive side red hot pepper - it is low-calorie foods, which, in addition to enhancing metabolism, breaks down carbohydrates and fats. But how to eat hot peppers for weight loss in order to gain weight without harming your health?
It is best to make a pepper infusion that is moderately hot. The vegetable is placed in vodka or alcohol and infused for 5 days. It is important to finely chop the pepper so that it releases all the juices and saturates the tincture with its substances. If instead of medical alcohol (90%) you use vodka, then you need to infuse it for 3-4 weeks. For weight loss, take 30 ml three times a day half an hour before meals. However, you cannot repeat the course every month - the wait between sessions is six months, and the duration of one weight loss course lasts no more than 2 weeks.
For best result, according to specialists from the Oncology Institute, you should add seasoning to food, and not just drink tinctures.
Besides cooking, hot peppers are used for cosmetic purposes, and the products can be divided into professional cosmetics and homemade. Everyone knows that pepper improves blood circulation, which helps improve hair growth and the condition of hair follicles.
At home, you can also prepare tinctures and balms, mixtures and masks for their intended purpose - for hair.
| Capsicum for hair growth | Capsicum for hair loss |
|---|---|
| Mix with vitamin B12, egg yolk and honey. The mixture is applied to the hair along the entire length and left on the hair for 20 minutes. This stimulates blood flow to the head. After 2-5 weeks, you can notice the growth of the fuzz in the parietal region and on the top of the head. Ideal for postpartum hair restoration. | To strengthen the roots and follicles, balms should be prepared that contain pod seeds. At home, they are soaked, waited for a week and applied directly to the scalp. Do not keep it on for more than 5 minutes, and after a month you will notice that your hair practically does not fall out. This is a one-time course. |
| Tinctures that are prepared for weight loss are used against hair fragility. They can also be used to normalize the growth of the nail plate. | For postpartum syndrome, when hair comes out, pepper balm is prepared with egg and vodka. This helps stop hair loss, but does not stimulate new hair formation. |
| Together with tangerine peels, hot pepper will be useful for thickening the thickness of the hair. If we talk about shine, then pepper will not help here, but will only stimulate the growth of scales, which will create a feeling of visual thickening of the hair. | The follicles will be stronger and thicker if you apply shampoo with the addition of pepper seeds to your scalp. They will help strengthen the bulbs. This will help prevent baldness. |
Advice: If you cannot bear the burning sensation of capsicum, it is better to seek help from specialists and purchase ready-made masks with this ingredient. The effect will appear in a few months, not as quickly as with homemade masks, but it is better and safer for some people.
These are the properties of hot red capsicum, which we have heard about, but did not fully understand its benefits for different parts body. To maintain immunity and healthy image In life, it is also recommended to consume vegetable components at least occasionally.
