Chili
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NEWS: This superfood is now available in the SANEStore as a convenient whole-food powder so you can more easily enjoy it in smoothies and recipes.
A real taste of the Southwest is faithfully expressed in this delightfully spicy blend created especially for Mexican and Southwest dishes. This rich and aromatic seasoning is perfect for tacos, carnitas, tamales, enchiladas, chili and barbecue anything!
Why Try Chili Superfood?
What are the health benefits of chili?
The capsaicin in hot peppers has been shown to decrease inflammation and lower the incidence of heart disease. You may be interested to learn that chili peppers are considered to promote weight reduction.
List of health benefits when using chili:
- Helps with gastrointestinal ailments
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis
- Reduce chance of certain cancers
- Provides pain relief for patients suffering from arthritis, shingles, nerve problems & skin irritations
- Promotes weight loss
- Aids in digestion by producing saliva and increasing stomach acid production. It also helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Helps to reduce headaches caused by a vascular spasm (contraction of the blood vessels
- Reduces Inflammation
Chili Capsaicinoids and Carotenoids
Chili peppers are loaded with nutrients that promote your health! They are high in fiber, vitamin C ve A, B6, selenium and potassium. Chili peppers are also very potent anti oxidants and contain carotenoids and capsaicinoids.
Capsaicinoids:
It’s the pro fiery ingredient in chili peppers that provides their spicy zingy flavor. Capsaicinoids promote healthy digestion, kill harmful bacterias and fights against prostate cancer. Chili peppers also help to improve hydration by increasing salivary secretions during chewing which aids in the process of swallowing and digesting food for proper nutrient absorption.
Carotenoids:
Lycopene is a great antioxidant that helps prevent atherosclerosis (plaque deposits on artery walls), prostate cancer, heart disease, maintain bone health & enhance immune function. Lutein & zeaxanthin promote eye health by preventing age related macular degeneration and cataracts.
It’s good to know that chili peppers can help reduce inflammation as well as pain associated with osteoarthritis. In addition, it is a rich source of vitamin B6 which helps improve mood by regulating the levels of serotonin in the body (chemical neurotransmitter). Improved moods often result in reduced stress and anxiety.
Reduce risk of certain cancers:
Chili peppers contain phytochemicals like piperine and capsaicin that decrease risk for cancer; chili pepper compounds have been shown to reduce proliferation rates of cultured human stomach cells, colorectal cells, pancreatic cells, oral cells and breast cancer cells .
Weight loss:
Chili contains capsaicin which stimulates sweat production which in turn leads to a loss in weight. Capsaicin also helps reduce the appetite by preventing cravings for foods high in fat, cholesterol and carbohydrate. It works as a long term metabolism booster which makes you feel full faster and for longer periods of time. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that those who take diets with capsaicin tend to lose more weight than those who don’t take it!
Prevention of certain cancers:
Chili peppers contain phytochemicals like piperine and capsaicin that decrease risk for cancer; chili pepper compounds have been shown to reduce proliferation rates of cultured human stomach cells, colorectal cells, pancreatic cells, oral cells and breast cancer cells .
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