by Spicy Blog | Nov 27, 2017 | Health
Having a little bit of extra spice can go a long way in making just about any dish better and more memorable, and you certainly have quite a few choices when it comes to the types of peppers that you add. If you have been paying attention to the health news over the...
by Spicy Blog | Nov 24, 2017 | Health
You have probably heard people talking about the benefits of capsaicin quite a bit over the past few years. A lot of research is being done on capsaicin, a chemical found in spicy peppers, such as habaneros and jalapeños. We are starting to discover some great health...
by Spicy Blog | Nov 21, 2017 | Health
Capsaicin is the active ingredient in hot peppers, and has been consumed for centuries. It has also been used as medicine for a very long time. For most people, it’s just a chemical that creates a sensation of heat. However, for others, it can be dangerous. While...
by Spicy Blog | Nov 18, 2017 | Health
Capsaicin is found in peppers, such as jalapenos, cayenne, and habaneros. These foods help to add some delicious spice to many different types of food, and the capsaicin that the peppers contain is often used as a medicine. The benefits can be found through creams,...
by Spicy Blog | Nov 17, 2017 | Health
One bite of a hot pepper, and you might be convinced that capsaicin, the phytochemical responsible for that searing sensation, is actually an inflammatory. And, you’d be right in some instances. However, capsaicin is an anti-inflammatory in many other instances. This...
by Spicy Blog | Nov 15, 2017 | Health
When I set out to learn more about how other cultures view and use spicy ingredients, I was in no prepared for what I found. Not because of any strange, secret uses for spice that sent me fleeing back home. Instead, what I found was that in so many cultures around the...
