Pepper, which has long been used by American Indians, was called chilli from the word "red". So this word sounds on one of the Aztec dialects. After trying a scalding spicy drink made of cocoa, vanilla and pepper called "chokolatl", the great traveler decided to bring a find to Europe, where the spice very quickly found its admirers. What is so useful for hot peppers, that its images are preserved even on the temple bas-reliefs of the ancient Aztecs, we now consider.
Hot peppers are used in cooking. It forms the basis of colorful Mexican food, is part of the Indian acute curry, it is added to the sauces of Tabasco , Tkemali, Adjika, etc.
What is useful for hot peppers?
- A large number of beta-carotene red pepper, B vitamins improve the condition of the vessels.
- Vitamin C in spicy pepper is almost twice as large as in lemon. Moreover, in the mature red pepper it (vitamin C) is many times more than in green. And, as you know, vitamin C is the best assistant in the fight against colds.
- This spice is widely used in medicine. The high content of capsaicin, which gives the pepper a fire taste, is a reliable protection against pathogens and viruses. Using it as food, you can protect yourself from infection during an epidemic, increase the body's immunity.
- Using tinctures, patches, ointments containing paprika red pepper, neutralize joint and muscle pain. Knowingly in pharmacology for a long time and successfully capsaicin is used for the production of analgesics.
- Reasonable use of red pepper in the diet increases appetite, stimulates the work of the gastrointestinal tract, improves the functioning of the gallbladder and liver.
Contraindications
But, what and how useful the green pepper is, you should still be careful in its application. In large doses, it can injure the mucosa of internal organs and provoke a peptic ulcer . To at least somehow neutralize the burning sensation from pepper, do not drink water, it is better to eat a little yogurt or drink milk.