There is much to say about the benefits and harms of spices. Without them, the food becomes fresh. But they also have negative characteristics. Consider what is more in spices: health benefits or harms. Take sharp as an example.

Description

The fruit of a plant from the family of pepper. Planting grows to 60 centimeters. Hot pepper leaves resemble the shape of an ellipse. Fruits are elongated, sometimes round. The color of the fruit may be a different color. Most often black, red or yellow. The aroma of the fruit is pleasant. It tastes different: both bitter and burning. The taste of the fruit is given by the seeds of the plant. People have been using this vegetable for over 6000 years. Moreover, the planting is also used in decorative quality, to decorate the interior. What is red for a person: benefit or harm? And why is he so popular?

Nutritional value and calorie content

The fruit has a lot of carbohydrates and proteins. 100 g of vegetable contains 5.21% protein and 1.121% carbohydrates. Fats - a small amount. The calorie content of the vegetable is small - 100 g contains only 40 calories.

Important! There are such varieties of red pepper, from touching which skin irritation may occur due to special burning sensation.

Chemical composition

The bitter benefit for the body is significant, since it contains a whole range of vitamins and minerals. So, in 100 g of the product contains 0.8 mg of vitamin PP. In addition, beta-carotene in an amount of 0.1 mg is contained in the same volume of the fetus. There is also vitamin A. Vitamins of group B are also present in the vegetable: B1, B2, B6 and B9 in amounts of 0.08, 0.09, 0.3 and 0.01 mg, respectively. This vegetable is very rich in vitamin C, which is important for colds. Vitamin E, which is so useful for hair and nails, is also present in the plant: its concentration of 100 g is 0.7 mg.

In addition to vitamins, the fruit contains many trace elements. So, 100 g of the product contains 7% of the daily norm of potassium and 1% of calcium. It contains 14 mg of magnesium, which is 4% of the total element rate per day. 90% of the daily intake of sodium is contained in 100 g of the fetus. The pepper also contains phosphorus, iron, manganese and selenium. If we talk about the benefits and harms of red hot pepper, the scales, of course, will outweigh the usefulness of the plant.

What is the use?

This vegetable contains more than 20 trace elements and 40 vitamins. In addition, it includes many other useful substances. The World Health Organization has included in the TOP 10 products that WHO recommends consuming every day.

Application

Apply vegetable to improve health and beauty. Why is bitter pepper so useful?

For treatment

The plant is used to prevent and treat certain diseases. Use it both in traditional, and in. Consider as an example some diseases that can be overcome with regular use of pepper. The fetus helps to get rid of high blood pressure. It improves the functioning of the heart muscle. The plant also dilates blood vessels. In addition, the fetus fights against infectious diseases. The composition of the plant includes substances such as capsaicinoids. They make the taste of this vegetable burning. And it is thanks to them that harmful bacteria die as soon as they come in contact with its burning juice.

   The plant helps the body cope with infectious sore throats, intestinal upsets and food poisoning. Everyone knows one of the worst diseases of reality - cancer. It seems that red hot pepper is useful for such a serious illness? However, according to statistical studies, it turned out that those who regularly consume the fetus are 90% less likely to get a cancerous tumor. Scientists cannot yet evaluate this fact. But statistics are statistics.

In addition, the plant must be consumed to strengthen the nervous system and to reduce pain. And it happens like this. A burning taste interacts with the human mucosa. It signals this pungent taste in the brain. In this case, the pulse begins to increase, a person begins to sweat and the hormone endorphin is released into the blood. It is this hormone that blocks pain. Also, the plant relieves pain associated with psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. You can suppress pain in diabetic neuropathy and osteochondrosis. Also, this hormone promotes a good mood and helps you fall asleep after a hard day.

   In addition, red hot peppers have such useful properties as improving the functioning of the cardiovascular system and preventing the development of type 2 diabetes. The plant increases the elasticity of blood vessels, prevents the formation of blood clots and atherosclerosis, strengthens blood vessels and increases blood circulation. In addition, scientists from Australia found that a vegetable lowers blood sugar. In addition, for women and girls, the fetus will help get rid of the irregular cycle of menstruation. To restore the ovaries, you just need to eat this vegetable regularly.

Important! During menstruation, with the appearance of pain in the lower back and abdomen, women should not take anything sharp, including hot pepper.

The fetus will also help regain male power. With regular use of pepper, changes for the better will soon be noticeable. In folk medicine, a vegetable is used to treat arthrosis, radiculitis and rheumatism. It is used as a rubbing substance for diseased joints.

For weight loss

The fetus speeds up metabolism and helps get rid of cellulite. Due to the presence of capsaicin in the plant, the metabolism normalizes. Vegetable suppresses appetite, which is also its beneficial property. If you do not like to use the plant in its natural form, you can use capsules with its extract, which increase the breakdown of fats. In addition, you are thirsty, but one of the conditions for losing weight is drinking a lot of water. It is advisable to use non-carbonated water. To reduce weight, tinctures will help you. They help to reduce centimeters at the waist, and also reduce appetite - when you use them, you will not want to eat.

An example of tincture from this plant. Take 0.5 tsp. ground pepper, 100 ml of infusion and half a glass of boiling water. Mix pepper with boiling water and cool. Add the solution and strain. Drink 60 ml 3 times a day before meals for 30 days without drinking water. You can use pepper tincture purchased at a pharmacy. 15 drops mix with 0.5 tbsp. warm water and drink before meals.

Try drinking ginger and pepper.   In addition, this drink helps to boost immunity. Grind to start. You can also buy ginger powder. Take 3 tbsp. l powder. Mix with 3 tbsp. l Add slices. You can put some leaves. Pour 1.3 liters of hot water and boil for a quarter of an hour. Pour the solution into a thermos. Put 0.5 tsp in it. pepper. Insist for two hours. Drink 100 ml four times a day before meals, in the form of heat. For weight loss, pepper wraps are also used. From them, the skin becomes soft and velvety, cellulite decreases. Use a pepper wrap with chocolate or fruit. It is also acceptable to use plants with essential oils, as well as coffee.

With chocolate

Pour 250 g of cocoa powder into hot water. Put a couple teaspoons of hot pepper in the solution. Shuffle. Let the infusion cool. When the solution thickens, apply it to the body and wrap it with a transparent film. Put on something warmer. Lie down on the bed and take cover. After twenty minutes, rinse the mixture with warm water.

Cinnamon

Combine the bitter fruit and cinnamon in proportion: 2 tbsp. l spoons of each ingredient. Add any essential oil. Do not forget about vegetable oil. Spread the body. Wrap yourself up warmer. The wrap lasts 20 minutes.

With coffee

Grind 50 g of coffee. Mix it with 1 tsp. pepper. Add 2 tbsp. l honey, mix. Apply the resulting mixture to the body. Wrap up and hold for a quarter of an hour, then rinse the mixture.

With fruits

Grind any fruits in the mixer. Mix them with cream and pepper in the ratio: 1 tbsp. fruit puree for 1 tbsp. l pepper and 2 tbsp. l cream. Mix everything. Spread the body and wrap yourself up. After a third hour, rinse the mixture under a warm shower.

The composition of red pepper: carbohydrates (29 g), proteins (12 g), ash substances (6.6 g), fiber (27.5 g), fatty acids (18 g). The sharp taste of the spicy aroma is given by essential oils (1.6%) and the capsaicin phenolic compound. The spice is enriched with carotenoids, mineral elements and vitamins (B, PP, C, K, E, A). The leader among hot spices in the presence of potassium (1016 mg).

How pepper affects the body

The benefits of red pepper are expressed in improving digestion, stimulation of the pancreas, intestines. When consumed, the production of gastric enzymes is enhanced, which contribute to the digestion of food, the breakdown of fats, and the suppression of appetite, which is important for weight loss and weight correction.

Useful properties of ground pepper include increased blood circulation, purification of blood vessels, and increased tone. Spice has a bactericidal, antispasmodic, warming, antioxidant effect. In the course of studies of the effects of red pepper on the body, the ability to stop the development of infectious diseases, some types of cancer, improve the condition of joints, blood vessels, and mucous membranes was revealed. A beneficial effect on vision, brain activity, nervous and respiratory systems has been proven.

How to choose the right

Red pepper has an intense red-orange or red color. In dry form, it has practically no aroma. It is advisable to buy in sealed packaging, with the specified production date. When purchasing by weight it is important not to confuse it with hot pepper, the cayenne spice has a lighter color of pale gray-yellow shades.

Storage methods

At temperatures above +40, ground pepper quickly loses its color, aroma and beneficial properties. From the date of production, the product is stored for 12 months. Sealed dishes, a cool place and lack of moisture are required.

What is combined with in cooking

Red pepper is added to ready meals or during cooking (5-7 minutes before the end of the process). It is used for vegetables, meat and sausages. It is combined with fish, seafood, pork, beef, duck. It is used to create pastes, sauces, gravy.

As a flavoring seasoning, it perfectly complements potato, rice, chicken, sour-milk dishes. In sauces, red pepper is harmonious with tomatoes, garlic, onions, red wine, vinegar. Ground pepper is served on the table as an independent seasoning.

Useful combination of products

Many nutritionists claim that red pepper helps you lose weight. Recent studies published in the British Journal show that capsaacin red pepper not only suppresses appetite during a meal, but also acts for 3-4 hours after, this property is especially valuable subject to restrictions. The ability to accelerate the digestion of food, activate the digestive tract and metabolic processes contribute to weight loss.

Ground pepper is useful to add to vegetable salads, side dishes, first courses. It is important to observe dosed use: the consumption rate ranges from 0.01 g to 0.2 g per serving (at the tip of a knife). Exist simple method for losing weight   - a little red pepper is added to the daily evening portion of kefir, after a week the result is noticeable. In order to invigorate and burn calories in combination with cinnamon, put in hot coffee.

Contraindications

Chronic diseases, period of exacerbations of the digestive tract, allergy to spices, tendency to heartburn, inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

Application in medicine and cosmetology

The properties of red pepper are used as an effective tool for the treatment of psoriasis, arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, sensory disorders of nerve fibers. Assign to stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, improve digestion, eliminate negative disorders in the tissues of the intestines and stomach.

Ground pepper is recommended for nasal congestion, constipation, circulatory disorders, numbness of the limbs. Used as an anesthetic, antibacterial, hemostatic. To reduce pain in the joints and spine, a warming ointment is made from a pinch of pepper and sunflower oil. Based on pork fat and pepper powder, warming compresses are prepared for bronchitis, gout, radiculitis. Alcohol tincture treats colds and diarrhea, is used in the treatment of syncope, diabetes. Add to toothpaste with periodontal disease and bleeding gums.

In cosmetology, ground red pepper is a popular component of anti-cellulite preparations. Pepper tincture is used in applications to eliminate fat deposits on the hips and abdomen. To strengthen the hair, use alcohol tincture in the form of warm compresses. To activate hair growth with ground pepper make milk-oil masks.

How many times have we heard that pepper is unhealthy. But still, lovers of spices include red hot peppers in the diet. And, as practice shows, they do not suffer from any disorders at all, but, on the contrary, they note a slight improvement in the state of the body. How does a spicy vegetable affect health, is it really capable of causing harm, how should it be used and whether it has medicinal qualities?

Hot pepper

Red hot pepper - a fragrant, burning 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. Hot vegetable is also called bitter or chili (chili pepper).

The homeland of this plant is the American tropics. In natural conditions, this is a low (0.5 m) shrub with numerous oval leaves. During flowering, the bush is covered with large bright flowers.
  Harvest - elongated or round fruits of red, yellow or dark olive hue. They are distinguished by a spicy aroma and interesting taste, which can vary from slightly spicy to hot. The bitterness of the pepper is given by the internal partitions and grains.

Today, hot peppers are grown in any region, but Thailand and India are the main suppliers.

Nowadays, a burning vegetable has found application in pharmacology, cosmetology and cooking.

Did you know? The sharpest pepper recorded in the Guinness Book of Records is Bhut Jolokia. He is grown in India, Assam.

Composition of red pepper

Hot vegetables are used as rawand dried up. They are suitable for cooking first courses, pickles, sauces, salads and as a spicy component. Moreover, in any form, pepper has unique characteristics.

Vitamins

All the main components of hot pepper tone and heal the body. In total, the smallness of this vegetable is able to compensate for the lack of an organism in (composition 100 g):

•   - 0.6 g;
•   - 0.5 g;
•   - 140 mg;
•   - 14 mcg;
•   - 0.1 mg;
•   - 0.7 mg;

In addition, in the vegetable is an alkaloid capsaicinIt is he who gives bitterness and is characterized by antibacterial, warming and analgesic properties.

Minerals

Scientists have proved that the range of useful elements of a burning vegetable (and besides vitamins, pepper is enriched still) exceeds 40 components. So, in pepper in a sufficient amount are present (concentration in 100 g of the product):

•   - 18.1 mg;
•   - 0.44 mcg;
•   - 25.1 mg;
•   - 173-174 mcg;
•   - 7-8 mg;
•   - 40-50 mg;
•   - 0.19 mcg;
•   - 0.25-0.3 mg;
•   - 320-341 mg;
•   - 1.22 mg.

  In addition, 100 g of hot vegetables contains 0.33 g of acid.

Did you know? In the Caribbean, peppers are treated like fruit and eat whole.

Nutritional value and calorie content of the product

Hot pepper can be safely consumed even by those who monitor their weight, its calorie content is only 40 kcal per 100 g of product.

Nutrition value of 100 g of pepper   as follows:

•   - 0.4 g;
•   - 7.3 g;
•   - 1.9 g.

Separately, the benefits of hot vegetables

All the components that contain a burning vegetable act differently on the female and male bodies.

For men

Hot seasoning helps the strong half of humanity in the most positive way - improves potency.

For women

The use of burning spices has such effects:

• establishes a menstrual cycle;
• protects against infectious diseases of the genitourinary system;
• prevents ovarian cancer.

Is it possible to give red pepper

Given the hotness of this vegetable, the question immediately arises: is it possible to use it for people with a fragile or especially sensitive organism.

Pregnant

For this category in moderation (excessive consumption can lead to a miscarriage) hot pepper not harmful. And in the Asian territory, pregnant women use it very actively.

Nursing

During lactation, this vegetable (including in ground form) contraindicated.

The bottom line is that the hotness of this product freely passes into breast milk and can harm the baby’s fragile digestive system.

For children

A moderate amount of hot pepper does not harm children. On the contrary, it helps to improve brain activity and protect against a variety of infections. In addition, the use of this vegetable will help maintain healthy teeth, strengthen the nervous system and vision.

Nutritionists say that this pepper can be introduced into a child’s diet with 10-12 years oldstarting with a small amount.

Rules for the selection and storage of hot pepper

First of all, when buying this seasoning, you need to pay attention to the packaging. It should be tight, tight, but in no case paper.

In addition, the color should be bright enough - from bright orange to dark red, but not at all pale.

Important! The dullness of the spice indicates its poor quality.

For proper storage of this spice does not require any special conditions - simple enough sealed packaging. True, in order to preserve useful qualities, the place should be dark and cool.
  It is also worth noting that the taste can be stored for several years with proper storage.

Fresh vegetables should also have bright colors, be dense, without wrinkles and smooth. It can be stored in the freezer for a year, and in the refrigerator for no longer than 14 days.

Use of beneficial properties for treatment

It used to be that hot pepper fans harm their stomachs and the body in general. However, practice and recent studies have proved that it is this burning vegetable that can heal from many ailments.

Cold

The moderate use of sharp 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 irritates the mucous membrane and skin quite seriously.

For colds, it is recommended to use alcohol pepper inside, and a tincture of pepper, vegetable oil and kerosene is prepared as a grind.   For sore throats, this composition will help: ½ teaspoon of pepper, 4 teaspoons of honey and water, mix and drink a solution of a teaspoon twice a day.

Dry cough

Useful qualities of hot pepper are also used for sputum discharge. To do this, one pod is crushed and mixed with honey (1: 1). Eat this mixture several times a day for a teaspoon. You can drink it with water.

For treatment dry cough   you can use this recipe: pour 60 g of crushed pepper (of course, natural) and bring to a boil. Filter the resulting drink and drink hot 3 times a day.

Lack of appetite and general breakdown

Fresh pepper fruits include twice as much. Therefore, its use stimulates the production of endorphins, which not only activate the immune system, but also help reduce pain and improve blood circulation. In other words, endorphins are called hormones of happiness because they help.

Capable of this vegetable and improve appetite. With an anti-inflammatory effect, it fights infections in the intestines, reduces pain symptoms and discomfort. In addition, it can act as a seasoning against diarrhea and cleanse the intestines of rot products.
  For increase appetite   this recipe is recommended: 25 g of chopped pepper is filled with 200 ml of alcohol and infused in a dark place for 10-14 days. The resulting composition is drunk after a meal of 10-20 drops 2-3 times a day.

Cosmetic properties

Hot vegetable has long ceased to be just seasoning and has become an indispensable component in the preparation of various cosmetic preparations.

About application in cosmetology

The unique properties of pepper were adopted during cooking cosmetics:

• in shampoos - to stimulate hair growth and improve their condition;
• in toothpaste - to reduce bleeding and strengthen gums;
• in hand creams - to strengthen the nail plate;
• in anti-cellulite products - for burning fat.

Hair Mask Recipes

Beauticians could not miss such a property of hot pepper as blood circulation stimulationTherefore, it is actively used as a prophylaxis of hair loss and to restore a healthy state.   We will only talk about several masked:

1. Infusion of alcohol. Properties: increased blood flow, follicular nutrition. Such a tool is sold in pharmacies, but you can cook it at home if you wish. Ingredients: 100 ml pure without additives (brandy possible), 1 pod of pepper. The vegetable is chopped, placed in a glass container and filled with vodka. So insisted in a dark place 10-14 days. In order to avoid burns, the resulting mixture is diluted before use (2: 1). The resulting tincture is rubbed into the roots of the hair, cover the head with a film from above and insulate (with a towel, hat). Hold for 2 hours (if burning becomes unbearable, then less) and rinse with shampoo. The course is 1-2 times a week.
2. Vitamin Pepper. Suitable for weak, brittle hair. A few capsules of vitamins and mixed with 2 tablespoons of pepper tincture (the recipe - as in the first version) and applied to the roots of the hair (head should be washed). After that, the hair is wrapped and held for 2 hours. This gentle option can be repeated every other day.

Important! Pepper masks need to be done, observing safety precautions: if it gets on the hair, it can provoke their fragility, and on the skin of the face causes burns.

How red pepper helps to lose weight

The effect of capsaicin helps maintain healthy weight. This substance acts simply: it activates blood circulation, regulates metabolism, accelerates the process of fat breakdown, removes toxins.
  Those who want to lose weight are advised to take pepper tincture. It is prepared easily: the chopped vegetable is poured with alcohol or vodka (1: 5) and infused for 7-10 days. It is taken before meals three times a day.

Nutritionists also argue that this vegetable can simply be included in the daily diet.

Culinary properties

Fresh or processed pepper fruits are added to sauces, home-made sausages, soups, canned food, and national dishes. In ground form, they can season salads, matsun,

Is ground pepper good for you?

Experts are sure that whole fruits bring much more benefits, because in the process of grinding a considerable amount of capsaicin is lost. Therefore, such a spiciness can only give a piquant taste, but lose nutritional value.

Possible harm and contraindications

Despite the many positive qualities, spicy vegetables will not be useful to everyone. For instance, do not use it for such pathologies:

• increased acidity;
• diabetes;
• diseases of the liver and intestines;
• gastritis and peptic ulcer.

With all these conditions, heaviness in the stomach can occur and the activity of the gastrointestinal tract may deteriorate, as a result of which the digestive system will not go in the right rhythm. In addition, inflammation of the mucous membrane will only exacerbate the disease, making it chronic.

It is also necessary to carefully treat this spice in patients with heart rhythm disturbances, angina pectoris and arrhythmia.
  When cooking dishes with hot pepper, it is advisable to wash your hands and dishes thoroughly after the process and never touch the mucous membranes.

Important! Accidentally swallowed hot peppers vainly washed down with water. It is more correct to extinguish its aggressiveness with milk, lemon or eat a piece of bread.

Use products with hot pepper for external use not recommended   when:

• tendency to allergies;
• the presence of small scratches and wounds;
• hypersensitivity of the skin;
• vein problems.

More about the benefits of pepper

There are other types of this vegetable that do not have such a burning taste, but have their own beneficial properties.

Bulgarian

  Fans of this vegetable can be calm for their health, because it has such effects:

• strengthens the body, boosts immunity;
• reduces the risk of oncopathology;
• improves blood composition, strengthens the cardiovascular system;
• improves appetite, regulates the digestive system;
• stabilizes vision;
• helps to cope with stress;

The black

  This type of seasoning is also noteworthy because it provides such positive effects:

• facilitates the condition;
• reduces gas formation;
• improves intestinal motility, helps get rid of constipation;
• improves digestion;
• reduces hunger;
• regulates sweating;
• helps fight infections and inflammations
• breaks down fat cells.

In general, hot pepper has a much greater number of useful qualities than contraindications. If you use it in moderation, then the 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 role of this burning seasoning on our table is hard to overestimate. At the same time, hot red pepper contains alkaloids, which can bring not only benefits, but also harm to our body.

As you know, in South American cuisines it is used in the production of meat dishes and soups. Among our fellow citizens there are also many who want to give their food more pungency of taste.

It is generally accepted that hot red pepper affects not only the general tone of the body, but also improves the sharpness of the mind. In India, they say that in the context of a lack of food and a limited diet, their population would decline much without this product. Therefore, we will try to figure out what is the main benefit and the main possible harm from eating pepper.

First of all, this is a beneficial effect on the stomach and digestion processes in general. Sweet bell pepper is not such a reliable assistant in the digestion of heavy foods, like its red counterpart.

Thus, a person enjoys harmful and fatty foods without fear of digestibility by the digestive system. Similarly, the situation with excess calories, since burning pepper, fresh and ground, reduce their number by half.

What is more - benefit or harm

At the same time, red pepper can harm those people who suffer from high acidity of the stomach, diseases of the liver, intestines, peptic ulcers, gastritis and diabetes. In these cases, a feeling of heaviness may develop in the stomach, and digestion will be much harder. Irritation of the gastric mucosa and deterioration of well-being may occur, and hot pepper will be the fault.

However, experts have repeatedly proved the benefits of red pepper for the intestines. If you do not have diseases of the stomach, then it will be much more comfortable and effective to cope with the digestion of food in combination with this seasoning. This is due to the fact that the intestine is the focus of a large number of bacteria, with which ground red pepper fights. To successfully deal with them, one should observe not only the principles of nutrition, but also physical activity and daily routine.

It is necessary to ensure that the intestines work fully, without constipation, disorders and colic. You can help yourself in this situation by simply eating a small piece of meat seasoned with pepper. Even if you are not an admirer of meat products, then use hot ground pepper to prepare side dishes, especially vegetable ones.

Key useful features

In addition to digestion, this does not end the benefits of red pepper for the human body.

Among other properties, the following can be distinguished:

• blood saturation and participation in blood-forming processes;
• direct effect on the quality and growth of hair, as well as the health of nails;
• the participation of red pepper in metabolic processes as a low-calorie product;
• restoration of potency in men and treatment of sexual disorders.

Yes, now any woman can make a romantic evening memorable by preparing a dish for dinner, in which spicy Bulgarian pepper is added. The benefits of taking such a product in food may apply not only to men, but also to women.

It is believed that ground product contributes to the normalization of an irregular menstrual cycle. This is due to the emotional fatigue and stresses of modern life. In such cases, in order to restore the ovaries, it is recommended to add sweet or hot pepper to your diet.

After a week of use, you can notice positive changes at the emotional and physical level. Ground or sweet bell pepper is capable of accelerating the onset of menstruation with prolonged use.

The role of pepper in modern cuisine and traditional medicine

A sharp product effectively promotes healthy hair growth, nourishes nails and hair roots. For this reason, hot peppers are part of many traditional medicine drugs. It is recommended for those patients who complain of weak nail plates or brittle hair.

Despite everything said, bell pepper just plays the role of one of the seasonings in the kitchen. Yes, on the one hand, it gives spice to the taste of marinades, fatty rich soups and meat dishes, but after all, it has long been known how red bell pepper is able to defeat the harm that many ailments do to us.

After all, it strengthens the immune system and helps in the fight against viral diseases, for example, tonsillitis or flu. It is noted that ground spicy product improves well-being and blood circulation in bronchial asthma. The benefits of red pepper have been proven for those patients who struggle with their excess weight.

Metabolism in the body is accelerated by the rapid breakdown of fat cells. It should be added that hot Bulgarian red pepper helps us remove toxins and poisons accumulated in the colon. This Bulgarian vegetable owes its savory taste to a unique substance - capsaicin. The more this substance includes red pepper, the more hot and sharp it will be.

As for other substances, the benefits of which will be unambiguous for the body, a huge amount of vitamin C is hidden in this seasoning. In addition, it is rich in magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Sweet red pepper contains carotenoids, capsorubin and fatty oils. And this despite the fact that the calorie content of this product is only 40 kilocalories.

Cooking Home Tincture

The harm from overweight, which is known to everyone, can be overcome by regular intake of tincture. To prepare it, you need a little red pepper, alcohol or vodka. Do not use a ground product to prepare the product, so as not to harm your heart.

Grind the red pepper into small pieces and pour 5 parts of vodka or medical alcohol. Key differences will be as follows: if the tincture is prepared on a stronger alcohol, then it should be kept for 7 days. In the case of vodka, it will take up to 3 weeks.

To gradually eliminate the harm from extra pounds with red pepper, take the tincture three times a day half an hour before meals. Include sweet and bitter peppers in your daily diet and as an independent snack. It is clear that eating it in its pure form is quite difficult, so it is recommended to use it chopped, as a seasoning for various dishes.

In the countries of Latin America, where this vegetable comes from, with its help they treat all ailments, even gastrointestinal pathologies. And our doctors very often recommend to refrain from using it, since they believe that it is capable of causing troubles in the body. It's about red pepper. Find out what benefits and harm it brings.

For those who like spicy food: how will red pepper help health?

It is worth looking at the chemical composition of red pepper, as soon as doubts about its usefulness disappear. It contains valuable elements such as saturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, mono- and disaccharides, ash, water. Its vitamin range consists of thiamine, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine, choline, vitamins E, K, PP, A, C. And beta-carotene owes its red color to pepper.

This vegetable also contains selenium (has an antitumor effect), calcium (strengthens bones, teeth and nails), manganese (antioxidant). A burning vegetable will supply potassium (necessary for the liver, kidneys, heart), phosphorus (supports the nervous system), sodium (involved in metabolic processes), iron (participates in the synthesis of hemoglobin).

But its most unique component, which gives it its sharpness, is capsaicin. This alkaloid "works" as an antibiotic and anti-cancer agent. Mainly due to the presence of such a substance, red pepper is beneficial, but the harm of this garden product is more dependent on it.

The effect of red pepper on the body:

• serves to prevent cancer (if you drink pepper tincture three times a day);
• accelerates recovery from colds;
• affects the microflora of the oral cavity, removing pathogenic microbes;
• it stimulates blood circulation: if a person’s limbs are constantly freezing, hot baths with hot pepper will help to solve this problem;
• protects against blood clots;
• strengthens the immune defense, helps the body withstand a viral attack;
• stabilizes pressure;
• strengthens the heart;
• stimulates gastric secretion, has a beneficial effect on digestion;
• produces a laxative effect, as it enhances intestinal motility;
• eliminates anemia;
• helps in the treatment of osteoporosis;
• relieves bronchial asthma;
• relieves depression, tones;
• improves pancreatic function;
• promotes digestion of heavy foods;
• promotes the production of endorphins, which reduce pain;
• it is a component of anti-cellulite programs (has a warming effect on tissues);
• stops hair loss and enhances their growth (when used in the form of masks);
• in small doses it increases appetite, in large doses it suppresses the desire to eat;
• causes the body to burn more calories;
• helps to lose weight, because it contains only 40 Kcal per 100 g of mass;
• treats sciatica (in the form of rubbing), psoriasis, rheumatism.

Men have great respect for this seasoning. And often they don’t know the measures, eating a few bitter pods at a time or generously flavoring the dishes with ground pepper. In the absence of health problems, this is only beneficial, as it restores and increases potency.

Many women also love spicy dishes. What is the use of red pepper for the fairer sex? In addition to the listed medicinal properties, it also has special “female” qualities. So, a vegetable helps to normalize the menstrual cycle.

Important! During critical days, it is better to refuse it, so as not to make the menstrual flow too profuse.

Pod or powder: which is more effective?

The secret of effectiveness in various diseases and the main benefit of red pepper is that it enhances blood circulation. This speeds up the restoration of the affected organ. And the fresher the vegetable, the greater its healing effect. That is why the benefits of red capsicum will be higher.

However, this is a rather aggressive “medicine”, and in order to “not earn” harm instead of benefit, it is better to start with red pepper, and not with the juice of a fresh pod. The powder is made from dried fruits, so it is softer. This is a minus, but also a plus. In this form, a burning vegetable can be used by those whose stomach and other digestive organs do not withstand too sharp a taste.

Important! Do not use peppers that have been cooked. A bad choice is an alcoholic extract from this vegetable. There are practically no active substances left in it.

Harm of burning spices

It is better to limit the use of hot pepper to those who have severe cardiovascular pathologies - angina pectoris, arrhythmia. It can cause a heart attack. This seasoning is also dangerous for those who have ulcers, colitis, enterocolitis, and renal pathologies.

Its use can result in fatal consequences if a person suffers from gastritis, esophagitis, mucosal damage, high acidity. In the best case, it will cause an increase in the symptoms of the disease, and in the worst, it will put a person on a hospital bed or even on an operating table.

You can not treat open wounds, cuts, scratches with pepper.

Important! Pregnant women should not lean on red pepper, so as not to tone the uterus, as well as lactating women, so as not to impair the taste of breast milk and not provoke colic in the newborn.

But even those who are in good health should be careful. Due to the high activity of the components, red pepper is quite capable of side effects.

The negative consequences of eating pepper:

• increased sweating;
• increased heart rate;
• manifestation of allergies;
• pain, discomfort, burning in the esophagus and epigastric zone;
• increased action of drugs.