Chili Pepper

Health Benefits:

Anti fungal
Anti inflammatory
Aphrodisiac
Helps control LDL cholesterol levels
Increases Sex Hormones & Orgasm
Lowers blood pressure
Pain reliever
Prevents sinusitis
Reduces risk of oral cancers
Relieves PMS
Relieves chest infections

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 pepper; Calories: 18; Fat: .2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 4mg; Carbs: 4g; Fiber:.7g Sugars: 2.4g; Protein: .8g; Potassium: 4%DV; Vitamin A: 8%DV; Vitamin C: 107%DV; Calcium: 0%DV; Iron: 2%DV

Did You Know?

• One fresh green chili pod has as much vitamin C as six oranges!
• One teaspoon of dried red chili powder has the daily recommended amount of vitamin A.
• Many teas and lozenges are made with chili peppers to treat a sore throat.

Ways to Eat:

• In a sautee
• In cornbread
• In curry dishes

Farming Trivia:

• Chili peppers originated in South America, then made its way up to Central and North America.
• They've been domesticated in Mexico for more than 6,000 years and have been part of the human diet ever since.
• India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chili peppers.
• A fruit pod from the plant belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae).