Oct 29, 2013
Hot Momma!
"If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is the most powerful than any other" - Dr. Schulze
Add some spice to your life and add some cayenne pepper on to your next meal! Cayenne pepper is a member of the Capsicum family of vegetables, also known as chili peppers
.It’s an excellent source of vitamin A (through beta-carotene), vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese and dietary fiber. For those who are brave enough to handle the hot fiery zest of the cayenne pepper also have the opportunity to gain its extraordinary medicinal benefits!
The taste that makes your mouth on fire is caused by its high concentration of a substance in cayenne pepper called capsaicin. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin you get! I found this neat picture on Pinterest listing some of the key health benefits to cayenne pepper. You can also improve your digestive problems, cramping, and blood circulation with the cayenne pepper. Because cayenne can make blood move around, its ideal for cleansing the body. Since the blood is flowing faster it causes the body to process waste faster.
You can also use cayenne pepper to boost your metabolism. The key is to eating the right spices, the right amount, and through the right foods! How does it boost your metabolism? Basically, consuming pepper causes your body temperature to rise. Once the body rises, it needs to be cooled, therefore burning MORE calories because your body is forced to go through a cooling process. For all of you spice addicts, in order to effectively boost your metabolism you have to consume peppers in moderate amounts… as you become more accustomed to spice, your body may need more spice to raise your body temperature.
You can ultimately add cayenne powder to anything you want! Here are some ideas on how to spice up your life:
- Add some spice to your kale chips for that crispy kick!
- Mix it in with any hummus
- Sprinkled popcorn is a light, healthy snack
- Add some to your soup for when you feel congested
- Grilled chicken and sautéed vegetables
- Mix it into any dressing
- Cayenne pepper tea with lemon to cleanse the body
Or you can use cayenne peppers and turn a bland meal into a fresh and zesty dish! Click HERE for dozens of different recipes! What dish are you going to make with cayenne pepper?
