Pepper Benefits

Do you use pepper? Well if you do you will really enjoy this blog! Not only does it kick your meal up a few notches it has tremendous health benefits.

Let's cover two today! Black Pepper and Cayenne Pepper!

First, let's start with Black Pepper. My father is probably the number one consumer of black pepper. He eats it on everything! And I mean everything lol. I use to joke with my friends and tell them that he even put it in the tub with him.  Ok, that was a total fabrication but he does make his white grits turn into black grits. My Mother loves it this way too. At least they are getting the benefits of black pepper.

A few fun facts about black pepper:

Antioxidant vitamins A and C help to prevent cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging, and they support immune function. They also reduce inflammation like that found in arthritis and asthma. Vitamin K promotes proper blood clotting, strengthens bones, and helps protect cells from oxidative damage.

Potassium, another mineral in black pepper, helps improve your stomach's ability to digest foods and promotes intestinal health. Because black pepper is carminative, it discourages intestinal gas from forming, and as a bonus, the outer layer of the peppercorn aids in the breakdown of fat cells.


Now let's make it clear. the more fresh the more benefits. So do your best to use the freshest version as possible. 

Now let's talk about Cayenne Pepper. 

Now I do not know anyone who loves Cayenne pepper more than Chef John over at Foodwishes.com! He puts in in 95% of his recipes. I have not watched all of his videos but all of the videos I have watched he adds this to everything. 

These are the benefits of Cayenne Pepper! 

• Helps Digestion. One of the major cayenne pepper benefits is the positive effect it has on the digestive system. ... 
• Relieves Migraine Pain. ... 
• Prevents Blood Clots. ... 
• Provides Detox Support. ... 
• Relieves Joint and Nerve Pain. ... 
• Supports Weight Loss. ... 
• Works as Anti-Irritant. ... 
• Boosts Metabolism.

Spices are apart of the arsenal of medicines that are naturally here waiting for you to take full advantage of. Learn what the things you put into your body do for your body. Not just the bad things but everything. 

You will be surprised what a little pepper can do to your body! 

The sexy part about being healthy is not how you look but the disciple it takes to look that way! 

See you Friday!