Continuing with my Twelve Days of Holiday Seasonings theme, Spice Number Two (Cayenne) packs a hefty, flavorful punch.
Cayenne adds color and heat to foods, and acts
as a stimulant, antiseptic, and digestive aid. Its active ingredient (capsaicin)
is responsible for cayenne’s heat and is used commonly in topical pain
relievers. Hot peppers like cayenne clear
congestion, fight cholesterol, and raise metabolism to lower body fat. For
those that can handle the heat, hotter peppers indicate higher antioxidant
concentration and greater health benefit. Cayenne contains amino acids,
calcium, essential fatty acids, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
zinc, and vitamins C, E, and B-complex.
Tip: Avoid eye contact after handling cayenne.
Associated recipe: Puffed Eggs.
See my full article on cayenne peppers here for more recipes and information on this spicy pepper.
Tip: Avoid eye contact after handling cayenne.
Associated recipe: Puffed Eggs.
See my full article on cayenne peppers here for more recipes and information on this spicy pepper.
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